Lead Chef Supervisor – Aged Care Dining Leader

Respect Group Limited; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Respect Group Limited is recruiting a Chef Supervisor for Riverside Gardens to lead a kitchen team in delivering nutritious, resident-focused meals. You will supervise day-to-day operations, mentor staff, and ensure safety and quality across food service in a values-driven aged care environment.

You will drive menu planning, meet dietary requirements, and collaborate with care teams to enhance resident dining experiences, while maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a Chef Supervisor, Head Chef or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements.
• Experience in aged care is highly regarded.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead, mentor and support kitchen staff to deliver high-quality food service.
• Prepare and oversee nutritious meals meeting residents’ individual needs.
• Ensure food is prepared and served in line with safety, hygiene and WHS standards.
• Assist with menu planning and adherence to dietary requirements.
• Manage food preparation, cooking and presentation to a high standard.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and kitchen organisation.
• Monitor food quality, portions and presentation.
• Collaborate with care staff to meet residents’ dietary needs.
• Maintain kitchen records and documentation.
• Promote a positive, respectful kitchen environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve kitchen processes and dining experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Team management

Time management

Communication

Job description

Respect Group Limited is recruiting a Chef Supervisor for Riverside Gardens to lead a kitchen team in delivering nutritious, resident-focused meals. You will supervise day-to-day operations, mentor staff, and ensure safety and quality across food service in a values-driven aged care environment.

You will drive menu planning, meet dietary requirements, and collaborate with care teams to enhance resident dining experiences, while maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.