Head Chef - Aged Care Kitchen & Menu Leader

Narooma; Orange City Council; Remote; AUD 98,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Counselling support

Volunteering opportunities

Extra leave

Job summary

Mission Australia is seeking a passionate and experienced Chef to join our 60-bed residential aged care facility in Orange, NSW. You will plan, prepare and deliver nutritious meals, oversee catering services, food safety and day-to-day kitchen operations, while guiding a small team to maintain high standards.

You will work to NSW Health, NSW Food Authority and accreditation standards, manage costs and support residents’ health and wellbeing, ensuring meals meet diverse dietary needs and quality

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent catering experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety programs, HACCP and WHS practices.
• Understanding of Vulnerable Persons Food Safety requirements.
• Ability to plan menus, manage budgets and prepare meals for varied dietary needs.
• Experience supervising and supporting a small team.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality service.
• Yearly flu vaccination and COVID vaccination recommended.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver nutritious meals in line with NSW Health, NSW Food Authority, accreditation standards and budget requirements.
• Manage menu planning, food ordering, stock control and kitchen equipment inventory.
• Monitor food costs, maintain accurate documentation and comply with food safety requirements.
• Oversee safe handling, storage and disposal of food, chemicals and equipment.
• Contribute to CQI, WHS and HACCP meetings and initiatives.
• Identify risks, report incidents and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Supervise, support and train kitchen staff to maintain high standards.
• Foster open communication, teamwork and continuous learning.
• Maintain kitchen security and safety and promptly report concerns.

Skills

Menu planning

Food safety

HACCP

WHS practices

Team supervision

Budget management

Communication

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Job description

Mission Australia is seeking a passionate and experienced Chef to join our 60-bed residential aged care facility in Orange, NSW. You will plan, prepare and deliver nutritious meals, oversee catering services, food safety and day-to-day kitchen operations, while guiding a small team to maintain high standards.

You will work to NSW Health, NSW Food Authority and accreditation standards, manage costs and support residents’ health and wellbeing, ensuring meals meet diverse dietary needs and quality