Head Chef - Lead Aged Care Kitchen & Dining (Glynde)

Lutheran Homes Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Training & development

Meaningful work

Salary packaging

Counselling support

Flu vaccination

Discounts

Job summary

Lutheran Homes Group in Glynde, SA, is seeking a Head Chef to lead and mentor our kitchen team and deliver nutritious, delicious meals that meet residents’ needs. You will champion food safety and quality while collaborating with the Hotel Services Manager to ensure exceptional dining experiences.

Requirements include a minimum of 4 years in a Chef role, formal Chef qualifications, and current NDIS Worker Clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in a chef role.
• Formal chef qualifications are essential.
• Knowledge of food safety, quality systems and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing kitchen team to deliver outstanding food services.
• Create fresh, nutritious meals that meet residents' needs and preferences.
• Maintain excellence in food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage stock, costs, catering requests, and day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Support Café operations and enhance dining experiences.
• Build meaningful resident connections and continuously improve the dining experience.

Skills

4 years experience

Education

Formal Chef qualifications

Job description

Lutheran Homes Group in Glynde, SA, is seeking a Head Chef to lead and mentor our kitchen team and deliver nutritious, delicious meals that meet residents’ needs. You will champion food safety and quality while collaborating with the Hotel Services Manager to ensure exceptional dining experiences.

Requirements include a minimum of 4 years in a Chef role, formal Chef qualifications, and current NDIS Worker Clearance.