Head Chef — Nutritious, Resident-Centric Menus

Arcare Aged Care; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leadership

Job security

Modern facilities

Professional development

Exclusive employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Reward & Recognition programs

Interstate mobility

Job summary

Arcare Aged Care is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations across our residential facilities. You will design nutritious menus, supervise staff, and ensure top-notch food quality and safety for residents.

Join a renowned aged care provider with modern facilities, ongoing professional development, and exclusive staff discounts. Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment is part of our culture.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) is required.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certification is required.
• Adaptability and collaborative leadership expected.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning for nutritious and diverse resident meals.
• Prepare and cook meals with fresh ingredients following safety protocols.
• Ensure meals meet high quality, taste, appearance and portion standards.
• Manage kitchen stock and budget to minimize waste.
• Work with dietitians to analyze nutritional content of meals.

Skills

Adaptability

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III/IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Food Safety Supervisor Certification

Job description

Arcare Aged Care is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations across our residential facilities. You will design nutritious menus, supervise staff, and ensure top-notch food quality and safety for residents.

Join a renowned aged care provider with modern facilities, ongoing professional development, and exclusive staff discounts. Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment is part of our culture.