Head Chef – Lead Kitchen & Menu Systems (Part-Time)

West Gippsland Healthcare Group; Warragul; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Free on-site parking

Job summary

West Gippsland Healthcare Group in Warragul, VIC, seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead a busy healthcare food production operation and take on administrative responsibilities. This permanent part-time role reports to the Food Services Coordinator and focuses on high-quality, safe meals for patients, residents, staff and visitors.

The role combines kitchen leadership with menu management, systems administration, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Current Safe Food Handlers Certificate (HLTFSE001 or equivalent).
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in healthcare, aged care or hospitality.
• Experience in high-volume food production.
• Experience using food service management systems and general computer applications.
• Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop staff.
• Knowledge of food safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience coordinating food production schedules, ordering and stock control.
• Commitment to safe work practices and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating the food production team.
• Planning, preparing and overseeing meal production for patients, residents, cafeteria customers and functions.
• Menu planning in consultation with Dietitians, Speech Pathologists and the Food Services Coordinator.
• Managing food production schedules and ordering perishable food supplies.
• Assisting with the administration and ongoing maintenance of the Chefmax Menu Management System, including menus, ingredients, recipes and production data.
• Assisting with production rosters, leave management and Kronos Time & Attendance administration.
• Monitoring food costs and supporting efficient resource utilisation.
• Supporting food safety compliance, audit activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Training, mentoring and developing kitchen staff.
• Providing relief support for the Food Services Coordinator during periods of leave.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume production

Communication

Organisation

Computer skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

Certificate in Management

Diploma in Management

Tools

Chefmax Menu Management

Kronos Time & Attendance

Job description

West Gippsland Healthcare Group in Warragul, VIC, seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead a busy healthcare food production operation and take on administrative responsibilities. This permanent part-time role reports to the Food Services Coordinator and focuses on high-quality, safe meals for patients, residents, staff and visitors.

The role combines kitchen leadership with menu management, systems administration, and staff development.