Catering Manager / Head Chef
Job description
We are seeking an experienced Catering Manager / Head Chef to lead kitchen operations within a residential aged care setting in Maryborough.
This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support the health and wellbeing of residents, while ensuring compliance with aged care and food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support the health and wellbeing of residents, while ensuring compliance with aged care and food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the catering/kitchen team to maintain high standards of food preparation and service
- Plan and deliver seasonal, nutritious menus aligned with aged care dietary requirements
- Ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards, food safety, and HACCP
- Engage with residents to understand preferences and enhance the dining experience
- Manage day-to-day kitchen operations including rostering, stock control, budgeting, and training
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or higher)
- Current Food Safety Certificate (essential)
- Minimum 2+ years’ experience as a Head Chef / Catering Manager / Chef in Charge
- Experience in aged care, healthcare, or large-scale catering highly regarded
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Knowledge of texture-modified diets and nutritional requirements in aged care
- Current NDIS Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Monday to Friday role – no weekend work
- Salary: $65,000 – $80,000 + super
- Stable, full-time opportunity in a growing sector
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ daily lives
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