Head Chef & Kitchen Operations Leader (Community Meals)

Ashgrovemealsonwheels; City of Brisbane; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ashgrove Meals on Wheels in Brisbane, QLD, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen and prepare nutritious, high‑quality meals for our local community.

You will oversee daily operations, plan menus meeting dietary guidelines, supervise staff and volunteers, and manage stock, costs and safety records. A culinary qualification and Food Safety Supervisor certification are essential, with driver’s license and Police Check preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualifications and substantial commercial kitchen experience.
• Experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef, ideally in aged care or community meal services.
• Strong skills in bulk cooking, menu planning and special dietary requirements.

Responsabilités

• Manage daily kitchen operations, including meal preparation, packaging and dispatch.
• Plan menus that meet the National Meal Guidelines and clients' dietary requirements.
• Supervise, train and support kitchen staff and volunteers.
• Manage ordering, stock, food costs and waste.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, workplace safety and accurate kitchen records.
• Coordinate food safety audits and report to the Management Committee.

Connaissances

Bulk cooking

Menu planning

Dietary requirements

Leadership

Food safety

Formation

Culinary qualifications

Food Safety Supervisor certification

Outils

Basic computer skills

Description du poste

Ashgrove Meals on Wheels in Brisbane, QLD, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen and prepare nutritious, high‑quality meals for our local community.

You will oversee daily operations, plan menus meeting dietary guidelines, supervise staff and volunteers, and manage stock, costs and safety records. A culinary qualification and Food Safety Supervisor certification are essential, with driver’s license and Police Check preferred.