Chef

Hospitality · Coraki, Lismore & Far North Coast NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

Chefs aiming to move into kitchen management have a clear progression opportunity here. An established care organisation in New South Wales is hiring an experienced Chef Manager to own kitchen operations and lead a team providing quality dining to older residents.

The role suits a qualified chef ready to go beyond day-to-day cooking and take responsibility for leadership, menu planning, food quality, compliance and kitchen performance, skills that strengthen any long-term culinary career.

The schedule is Monday to Friday at 76 hours per fortnight, with a competitive salary of $92,820–$109,200 plus salary packaging benefits in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Developing menus aligned with nutritional requirements and resident preferences
Planning, preparing and overseeing nutritious meals for residents
Monitoring food preparation, cooking, portion control and presentation
Ensuring timely meal delivery at appropriate quality standards
Holding overall responsibility for daily kitchen operations
Leading and coordinating kitchen staff to deliver consistent service standards
Training, mentoring and supporting kitchen employees
Upholding strict food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
Managing stock, ordering and food supply, while helping to control food costs and minimise waste
Liaising with care teams on special diets and individual meal requirements
Gathering resident feedback and contributing fresh ideas to improve menus, processes and the overall dining experience
Keeping kitchen records and required documentation accurate
Running a safe, efficient kitchen in accordance with relevant regulations
Fostering a respectful, positive and team-oriented kitchen culture

Requirements & Eligibility

Recognised Commercial Cookery qualification
Strong professional background as a Chef Manager, Head Chef or other senior culinary professional, including management of a commercial, institutional or large-scale catering operation
Track record in team leadership and supervising staff
Thorough knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements
Ability to plan and produce nutritious, varied, high-quality meals, informed by an understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements
Strong organisation and kitchen management capability, supported by excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Capacity to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams
Commitment to high standards of resident care and service
Prior experience in aged care, healthcare, hospitality or large-scale catering is advantageous
International applicants must fulfil applicable employment and visa requirements

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