Lead Chef - Nourish & Elevate Aged Care Dining

Lutheran Services; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Gym membership

Salary Packaging

Staff discounts & benefits

IT discounts

Job summary

Lutheran Services seeks a qualified Chef to lead a busy kitchen at St Andrew's Aged Care, Tallebudgera. You will prepare nutritious meals, manage dietary needs, and foster a team-focused, compliant kitchen environment.

The role requires aged care or large-scale catering experience, strong leadership, and knowledge of food safety and WHS. A Queensland Driver’s Licence and Police Check are preferred as part of the application.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant trade qualification in commercial cookery.
• Experience in aged care or large-scale catering is preferred.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present varied, nourishing, and appetising meals that align with dietary needs and preferences.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and efficient kitchen environment, maintaining hygiene and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with catering staff, residents, and care teams to enhance meal services.
• Lead and support kitchen staff, fostering a high-performance and team-driven culture.
• Manage kitchen finances, including menu planning, budgeting, and stock control.
• Evaluate and improve catering services, ensuring cost-effectiveness and resident satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Food safety

WHS compliance

Dietary planning

Communication

Education

Cert III or Cert IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Lutheran Services seeks a qualified Chef to lead a busy kitchen at St Andrew's Aged Care, Tallebudgera. You will prepare nutritious meals, manage dietary needs, and foster a team-focused, compliant kitchen environment.

The role requires aged care or large-scale catering experience, strong leadership, and knowledge of food safety and WHS. A Queensland Driver’s Licence and Police Check are preferred as part of the application.