Part-Time Chef Manager: Nutritious Aged Care Dining & HACCP

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bee Well discounts

Salary packaging

Job summary

Southern Cross Care in Adelaide seeks a part-time Chef Manager to lead catering functions, plan and serve nutritious meals that meet resident preferences and dietary needs.

You will ensure compliance with Food Safety, HACCP and accreditation standards, and use your experience in aged care to support residents with dementia. The role requires trade certification or cookery experience and proficiency with Google Workspace and databases.

Qualifications

• Relevant trade certificate or cookery experience, plus the Food Safety Supervisor Course (Standard 3.2.2A).
• Previous experience as a cook or chef with planning and preparation of nutritionally balanced meals in aged care.
• Expertise in Aged Care Standards, food regulatory requirements, and supporting residents with dementia is essential.
• Sound problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Google Workspace and database systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead catering functions and ensure high-quality meals meeting resident preferences and dietary needs.
• Maintain compliance with Food Safety regulations, HACCP standards and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Communication

Problem Solving

Dementia Care Knowledge

Google Workspace

Education

Trade certificate or cookery experience

Food Safety Supervisor Course

Tools

Google Workspace

Database systems

Job description

Southern Cross Care in Adelaide seeks a part-time Chef Manager to lead catering functions, plan and serve nutritious meals that meet resident preferences and dietary needs.

You will ensure compliance with Food Safety, HACCP and accreditation standards, and use your experience in aged care to support residents with dementia. The role requires trade certification or cookery experience and proficiency with Google Workspace and databases.