Lead Chef - Day Shifts, Bulk Prep & Therapeutic Diets

Cater Care; Nambucca Heads; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniting Pacifica in Nambucca Heads is seeking a dedicated culinary professional to own daytime shifts and deliver high-quality meals to residents. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, tailor menus including texture-modified and therapeutic diets, and ensure food is served safely and on time.

This full-time role offers autonomy, variety, and a supportive kitchen culture, with a focus on work-life balance and meaningful service for the community.

Qualifications

• Qualified cook with experience in institutional dining.
• Ability to plan menus and adapt to therapeutic diets.
• Committed to food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure high-quality, efficient, and timely meal services.
• Prepare standard menus as well as specialized, texture-modified, and therapeutic diets tailored to residents' needs.
• Maintain high culinary standards, ensuring food flavor, optimal temperature, and appealing visual presentation.
• Uphold rigorous food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards across all shifts.
• Work collaboratively with staff to foster a productive, positive, and supportive kitchen culture.

Skills

Food safety

Menu planning

Team leadership

Education

Cert III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Uniting Pacifica in Nambucca Heads is seeking a dedicated culinary professional to own daytime shifts and deliver high-quality meals to residents. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, tailor menus including texture-modified and therapeutic diets, and ensure food is served safely and on time.

This full-time role offers autonomy, variety, and a supportive kitchen culture, with a focus on work-life balance and meaningful service for the community.