Lead Aged Care Kitchen Operations – Chef Supervisor

Respect; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Respect Aged Care is seeking a Chef Supervisor to lead the kitchen operation at Jallarah, Meningie. You will guide a dedicated team to prepare nutritious meals that support resident health and wellbeing.

This full-time role emphasizes hygiene, safety, and quality in a large-scale aged care setting. You will plan menus, oversee food preparation, manage stock and cost control, and mentor staff to maintain a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Trade Qualification.
• Food Handling Course.
• Experience in aged care cooking, particularly in large-scale settings.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to obtain) and NDIS Check.
• Computer literacy and compliance with Aged Care Worker Screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations in an aged care setting and deliver high-quality, nutritious meals.
• Lead menu planning, food preparation, service and quality control while maintaining hygiene and WHS standards.
• Order stock, manage inventory, suppliers and control costs to reduce waste.
• Roster, delegate and support kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflows and a positive team culture.
• Full-time, Monday to Friday role with excellent work‑life balance.

Skills

Leadership

Aged care cooking

Menu planning

Food safety

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Respect Aged Care is seeking a Chef Supervisor to lead the kitchen operation at Jallarah, Meningie. You will guide a dedicated team to prepare nutritious meals that support resident health and wellbeing.

This full-time role emphasizes hygiene, safety, and quality in a large-scale aged care setting. You will plan menus, oversee food preparation, manage stock and cost control, and mentor staff to maintain a positive team culture.