Chef Manager

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• Permanent Full-Time Opportunity located in Kellyville NSW
• Lead with flavour and purpose—become our Chef Manager and enrich lives through food.
• Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm

At BaptistCare The Gracewood Centre, mealtimes are more than just nourishment—they're moments of comfort, connection, and joy. As our Chef Manager, you will lead a dedicated kitchen team to deliver fresh, nutritious, and beautifully presented meals that make every day special for our residents. You will oversee all aspects of food service operations, including menu planning, budgeting, staff supervision, and compliance. A key part of this role involves engaging directly with residents to gather feedback and tailor meals to their preferences and dietary needs. Your leadership and creativity will help shape a dining experience that feels just like home.

The Gracewood Centre is a vibrant aged care community in Kellyville, known for its modern facilities and welcoming atmosphere. Our team is collaborative, compassionate, and committed to delivering exceptional care. We support each other, celebrate achievements, and always put people first.

At BaptistCare, we offer more than just a job—we offer a career with purpose. Benefits include:

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax-free, plus meal and entertainment card
• Career development with study assistance up to $3,000 per year and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice
• Fitness Passport and discounted gym memberships
• Flexible work arrangements and additional leave options
• A supportive, values-driven team culture

You are a qualified chef with a passion for people and a flair for leadership. You bring:

• Minimum two years' experience in a similar role, ideally within aged care or healthcare
• Tertiary qualifications in Hospitality or Commercial Cookery such as Cert IV in Commercial Cookery
• Demonstrated experience in applying HACCP principles
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and deliver exceptional customer service
• Experience designing menus that meet diverse dietary needs

If you're passionate, skilled, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your culinary expertise to BaptistCare The Gracewood Centre. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice. Successful candidates will be subject to background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks, and if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check, and a pre-employment medical.

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be - with people right at the centre.

Recruitment Agencies: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.