Head Chef – Nourishing Menus & Kitchen Leadership

Arcare; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive employee discounts (Apple,  

Samsung, Travel, Health Insurance, Gy

Job summary

Arcare in Australia is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations for residents, overseeing menu design, food preparation, safety standards and staff performance. You will collaborate with dietitians to ensure nutritious meals and manage inventory and budget to reduce waste.

The role requires a Certificate III/IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) and a Food Safety Supervisor Certification, plus adaptability and a collaborative leadership style to guide the team in a resident-centred

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) is required.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certification is required.
• Adaptability, passion for what you produce and how you lead the team.
• Collaborative approach to kitchen leadership.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning to design nutritious and diverse menus for residents, considering dietary requirements and preferences.
• Food preparation and cooking with fresh ingredients following food safety protocols.
• Quality control to ensure meals meet taste, appearance, and portion standards, adjusting by resident feedback.
• Inventory and budget management to source ingredients cost-effectively and minimise waste.
• Nutritional analysis with dietitians to provide well-balanced meals for residents.

Skills

Adaptability

Collaborative approach

Leadership

Education

Certificate III or IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Job description

Arcare in Australia is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations for residents, overseeing menu design, food preparation, safety standards and staff performance. You will collaborate with dietitians to ensure nutritious meals and manage inventory and budget to reduce waste.

The role requires a Certificate III/IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) and a Food Safety Supervisor Certification, plus adaptability and a collaborative leadership style to guide the team in a resident-centred