Chef Manager
Coraki, Lismore & Far North Coast NSW, Australia
Full-time
Posted 2026-08-11
Offered Salary Package
$80,000/yr
Full Visa & Migration Pathway SponsoringJob Description & Workplace Context
A rewarding opportunity is available for an experienced Chef Manager to lead kitchen services within a residential aged care environment in New South Wales.
This role goes beyond preparing meals. You will help create moments of comfort, connection and enjoyment for residents while leading a kitchen team and maintaining high standards across food quality, nutrition, safety and service.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for kitchen operations, support menu development, mentor team members and work closely with other staff to ensure residents receive meals that are both nutritious and enjoyable.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the kitchen team and coordinate daily food service operations
- Create nutritious, varied and appealing meals for residents
- Develop menus that respond to resident preferences and dietary requirements
- Oversee food preparation, cooking and presentation
- Ensure meals meet required nutritional and quality standards
- Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements
- Monitor kitchen cleanliness, organisation and workplace safety
- Manage food ordering, stock levels and kitchen supplies
- Assist with food cost management and waste reduction
- Train, guide and mentor kitchen team members
- Promote teamwork, professionalism and a positive kitchen culture
- Communicate with residents and respond appropriately to their dining preferences
- Work with care staff to accommodate individual dietary requirements
- Monitor resident feedback and identify opportunities to improve dining services
- Maintain appropriate kitchen records and compliance documentation
- Introduce practical improvements to kitchen systems and service delivery
- Ensure the kitchen consistently provides a welcoming and respectful dining experience
Candidate Requirements & Eligibility
- Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery
- Proven experience working as a senior chef or kitchen manager
- Experience overseeing a commercial or large-scale catering operation
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate and develop kitchen staff
- Strong understanding of HACCP, food safety and hygiene standards
- Ability to prepare nutritious meals for a range of dietary requirements
- Strong menu planning and food presentation skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Strong organisation and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a wider team
- A genuine interest in supporting the wellbeing and dignity of older people
- Experience in aged care, healthcare, hospitality or institutional catering is advantageous
- Ability to satisfy relevant Australian employment requirements
- Eligible overseas candidates may be considered for employer-sponsored visa opportunities
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