Chef Manager

The Role

We have an exciting and fast-paced opportunity to join the Infinite Aged Care team as a Chef Manager at our Rose Court facility. Reporting directly to the Facility Manager and being a member of the site leadership team, this full-time, permanent role is Monday to Friday and is fully accountable for the day-to-day operations in the kitchen, leading a small team managing the site café and service functions.

A key success factor in this critical people leadership role is building and maintaining high-trust, respectful, and professional relationships with colleagues and support teams, underpinning operational excellence and aligning with our core values at Infinite Aged Care.

As the Chef Manager, you will deeply connect with our residents, actively seeking feedback to improve our food and nutritional operations, and effectively communicate your vision, creativity, and wellness attitude towards food. Your team is passionate about providing high-quality food and beverage service across the dining hall, in-house café, in-room dining, refreshments, and events. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in our residents' lives through your culinary passion.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the daily delivery of 5-star quality meals on time, including room service and café, following set menus aligned with residents' food preferences and nutritional plans.
• Lead and coach kitchen teams in workplace safety routines and safety checklists.
• Participate in Infinite's Chef Community, sharing food creations and catering for events.
• Manage budgets, procurement, stocktakes, and equipment maintenance processes.
• Attend daily management meetings with other department heads to implement strategic and operational outcomes in a collaborative and supportive leadership style.
• Be receptive to customer feedback, respectful, and an active listener, as residents value their food experience.
• Ensure all operations meet external food hygiene audits and regulatory standards, advocating for safety and proactive attitudes.
• Collaborate with the Regional Chef support network to improve and develop new food services.
• Partner with community education providers and VET programs to facilitate student placements in the kitchen.

This role involves physical tasks such as bending, squatting, lifting, and pushing items. It is important that you can perform these tasks safely without risk of injury to yourself, colleagues, or residents.

Who are you?

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in commercial kitchens.
• Proven leadership experience in managing kitchen teams.
• A natural people person who fosters a safe, fun, and learning-oriented culture.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement.
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous development.
• A positive, approachable leader who collaborates with operational teams like lifestyle and activities.
• Willing to attend safety training and upskilling sessions paid by the company.
• Qualifications: Certificate III or higher in Commercial Cookery and a valid Food Safety Supervisors certificate.
• Ability to adapt menus creatively for residents.
• Experience in aged care or health sectors is advantageous.

Benefits - Why work for us?

• Discounted wellbeing activities via Infinite's FitnessPassport program.
• Free access to in-house and online training programs.
• Family-friendly benefits including EAP and employee discounts.
• Free professional development programs.
• Opportunities for career growth within a mentoring culture.
• Participation in roadshows for upskilling and networking.
• Supportive team environment with a strong work ethic.
• Workplace safety-focused environment.
• Team activities and wellbeing initiatives.
• Discounted health insurance with Australian Unity.

Who are we?

Infinite Aged Care is a leading provider with 17 facilities across Australia, committed to delivering high-quality aged care services and memorable experiences for residents. We support our employees in skill development and growth. Residential Care Services Locations | Aged Care Facilities | Infinite Care (infin8care.com.au)

Join us and contribute to making aged care great

NOTE: To succeed in this role, you will need to complete pre-employment checks, hold a current NDIS clearance or be willing to apply, and provide proof of age (driver's license or age card). Passport is not accepted. If unavailable, apply via your state Department of Transport website.