Head Chef – Lead Fresh, Nutritious Dining for Residents

Lutheran-Homes-Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑fee

Free confidential counselling

Free annual influenza vaccination

Discounts on retail, lifestyle and ins

Job summary

Lutheran Homes Group in Glynde, SA is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver nutritious, high-quality meals for residents. This permanent full-time role focuses on food service excellence and patient wellbeing, working with the Hotel Services Manager.

You will oversee menu planning, ensure food safety and compliance, manage stock and costs, mentor staff, and maintain strong resident relations while contributing to an aged care environment that values dignity and choice.

Qualifications

• Min 4 years' experience in a Chef role.
• Formal Chef qualifications required.
• Strong food safety and quality control systems.
• Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Leading a high-performing kitchen team to deliver outstanding food services.
• Creating fresh, nutritious meals that delight residents and support their wellbeing.
• Maintaining excellence in food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Managing stock, costs, catering requests, and day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Supporting Café operations.
• Building meaningful resident connections and continuously improving the dining experience.

Skills

Food safety

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Formal Chef qualifications

Tools

Food quality systems

Job description

Lutheran Homes Group in Glynde, SA is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver nutritious, high-quality meals for residents. This permanent full-time role focuses on food service excellence and patient wellbeing, working with the Hotel Services Manager.

You will oversee menu planning, ensure food safety and compliance, manage stock and costs, mentor staff, and maintain strong resident relations while contributing to an aged care environment that values dignity and choice.