Chef Manager

Join the Infinite Aged Care team as a Chef Manager at our Rose Court facility. This full-time, permanent role reports to the Facility Manager and is part of the site leadership team. You will be accountable for day-to-day kitchen operations and lead a small team running the site Café and service functions. This is a Monday to Friday role.

• Be accountable for the daily delivery of 5-star quality meals on time (including room service and cafe), following set menus aligned to residents' preferences and nutritional plans.
• Lead and coach kitchen teams, maintaining workplace safety routines and safety checklists.
• Be part of Infinite's Chef Community and contribute food creations for catering events.
• Manage budgets, procurement, stocktakes, and regular equipment maintenance processes.
• Attend daily management meetings with other heads of department to drive strategic and operational outcomes in a collaborative, high-trust, supportive leadership style.
• Be open to customer feedback; be respectful and an active listener as residents love their food.
• Align operational plans with external food hygiene audits and regulatory standards; advocate for workplace safety audits and proactive attitudes.
• Work with the Regional Chef support network to learn, improve, and deliver best-in-class food outcomes; develop new food-related services.
• Partner with community education providers and VET programs to establish regular intakes of commercial cookery students into the kitchen.

This role is physically demanding, involving bending, squatting, lifting and pushing items. You must perform these tasks safely.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in commercial kitchens.
• Demonstrated leadership in kitchen teams.
• Natural people-person with ability to create a safe, fun and learning culture; mentor others to build culinary skills.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders.
• Active listener receptive to feedback from residents, families and colleagues; committed to continuous development.
• Positive, approachable leader who collaborates with other operational teams to enhance residents' daily experiences.
• Commitment to safety training and upskilling (paid by the company).
• Tertiary qualifications in Certificate III or higher in Commercial Cookery, including a valid Food Safety Supervisors certificate.
• Ability to adapt monthly menu planning to end customers, showcasing creativity and fun.
• Previous experience in Aged Care or the Health sector is an advantage.

• Discounted exercise and wellbeing activities via Infinite's Fitness Passport.
• In-house and online training programs – free to all employees.
• Access to family-friendly benefits like EAP and employee discounts.
• Professional development opportunities and mentoring.
• Career growth opportunities within a supportive team culture.
• Opportunities to participate in roadshows and upskill with colleagues.
• Supportive, positive team environment and strong caring work ethic.
• Company-wide safety-first workplaces for residents, families and staff.
• Positive wellbeing, fun and engaging team/shift activities.
• Discounted health insurance with Australian Unity.

Infinite Aged Care is a leading provider of residential aged care services with 17 facilities across Australia. We are passionate about aged care, delivering high-quality service to residents and creating meaningful experiences. We offer opportunities to broaden skills and achieve potential.

Note: To be successful in this position you will be required to complete pre-employment checks. You will also need to hold a current NDIS clearance and/or be willing to apply. Part of your application will include proof of age (e.g., driver's license or age card). If you don't have these, you will need to apply via the relevant state-based Department of Transport website.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care