Head Chef & Kitchen Operations Lead

West Gippsland Healthcare Group; Shire of East Gippsland; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Free on-site parking

Job summary

West Gippsland Healthcare Group in Gippsland VIC is seeking a Head Chef to lead the Food Services team. The role combines hands-on kitchen leadership with administration and systems responsibilities.

You will supervise high-volume production, plan menus with Dietitians, manage production schedules and support safety compliance. The role offers stability, salary packaging and free on-site parking within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Current Safe Food Handlers Certificate and leadership experience in healthcare or hospitality.
• Experience leading teams and managing high-volume food production environments.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with food service systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the food production team to deliver meals to patients and residents.
• Plan and oversee meal production, menus, and food service schedules.
• Manage perishable stock, ordering and production data in systems.
• Administer Chefmax Menu Management and Kronos time systems.
• Supervise rosters, staff development and leave management.
• Monitor costs, ensure food safety compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Time management

Menu planning

Food safety knowledge

High-volume production

Planning & coordination

Computer skills

Compliance knowledge

Education

Safe Food Handlers Certificate (HLTFSE001 or equivalent)

Food Safety Supervisor qualifications (HLTFSE005 and HLTFS007 or equivalent)

Certificate or Diploma in Management or a related discipline

Tools

Chefmax Menu Management

Kronos Time & Attendance

Job description

West Gippsland Healthcare Group in Gippsland VIC is seeking a Head Chef to lead the Food Services team. The role combines hands-on kitchen leadership with administration and systems responsibilities.

You will supervise high-volume production, plan menus with Dietitians, manage production schedules and support safety compliance. The role offers stability, salary packaging and free on-site parking within a supportive team environment.