Healthcare Head Chef & Kitchen Ops Lead

Victorian Government; Shire of Baw Baw; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Free parking

Job summary

The Victorian Government invites applications for Head Chef / Administration at West Gippsland Healthcare Group. This permanent part-time role combines hands-on leadership of a busy healthcare kitchen with key administrative duties and systems management.

You will oversee meal production, menu planning with dietitians, and staff coordination while maintaining food safety standards and driving continuous improvement. On-site parking and salary packaging are offered.

Qualifications

• Current Safe Food Handlers Certificate required.
• Experience in leadership or supervisory role within healthcare, aged care or hospitality.
• Proven track record in high-volume food production.
• Experience with food service management systems and general computer applications.
• Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop staff.
• Knowledge of food safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience coordinating food production schedules, ordering and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the food production team.
• Plan, prepare and oversee meal production for patients, residents, cafeteria customers and functions.
• Plan menus in consultation with Dietitians, Speech Pathologists and the Food Services Coordinator.
• Manage food production schedules and ordering of perishable supplies.
• Maintain and administer the Chefmax Menu Management System (menus, ingredients, recipes, production data).
• Oversee production rosters, leave management and Kronos Time & Attendance administration.
• Monitor food costs and support efficient resource utilisation.
• Support safety compliance, audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train, mentor and develop kitchen staff.
• Provide relief for the Food Services Coordinator during leave.

Skills

Leadership

Food production

Food safety compliance

Menu planning

Communication

Time management

Staff development

Kronos Time & Attendance

Education

Safe Food Handlers Certificate (HLTFSE001)

Management certificate or diploma

Tools

Chefmax Menu Management

Kronos Time & Attendance

Job description

The Victorian Government invites applications for Head Chef / Administration at West Gippsland Healthcare Group. This permanent part-time role combines hands-on leadership of a busy healthcare kitchen with key administrative duties and systems management.

You will oversee meal production, menu planning with dietitians, and staff coordination while maintaining food safety standards and driving continuous improvement. On-site parking and salary packaging are offered.