Head Chef

Bolton Clarke Careers; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Gym discounts

Career progression

Generous salary packaging and not-for‑

Job summary

Bolton Clarke Group is recruiting a skilled Kitchen Leader for Sandbrook, a 109-bed aged care facility on the Gold Coast. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure meals meet safety standards, mentor staff and manage stock and budgets.

The role demands strong leadership, excellent communication and the ability to work independently while supporting a caring team. This not-for-profit provider offers a generous salary packaging benefit, private health insurance and career development

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
• Experience in aged care, hospital or commercial catering
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise, work independently and support a team
• Willingness to obtain National Police Check/NDIS Worker Check prior to commencement

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure compliance with Food Safety and Aged Care Nutrition & Hydration standards
• Prepare nutritious meals, including special diets, aligned with resident needs and care plans
• Manage stock, ordering, food storage and kitchen budgets
• Supervise, roster, train and mentor staff
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and champion OHS&E standards
• Engage with residents and staff to deliver exceptional service and continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Prioritisation

Independent work

Team support

OHS&E standards

Food safety

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Bolton Clarke Groupone of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally.Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

Bolton Clarkeis Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 87 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.

The Role

In this leadership role, you will oversee all aspects of food service, ensuring meals are prepared and delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with our Lifestyle approach. You’ll manage daily kitchen operations, lead and mentor staff, and ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and aged care standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure compliance with Food Safety and Aged Care Nutrition & Hydration standards
• Prepare nutritious meals, including special diets, aligned with resident needs and care plans
• Manage stock, ordering, food storage and kitchen budgets
• Supervise, roster, train and mentor staff
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and champion OHS&E standards
• Engage with residents and staff to deliver exceptional service and continuous improvement

To be Successful

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in aged care, hospital, or commercial catering
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise, work independently, and support a team
• Complete a National Police Check and or a NDIS Workers Check (or willingness to obtain) prior to commencement

About this location:

Sandbrook, a 109 bed residential aged care facility located in Burleigh Waters. It is near the beautiful beaches of the Gold Coast, as well as several shopping centres, schools, public transport, restaurants and a vast range of health and community servic

Why Work For Bolton Clarke

• Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs
• A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free
• Private health insurance and gym discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

Our commitment to diversity: At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status.

Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.

If you have any further queries, please contact Natalie Paff (**********@boltonclarke.com.au)