Executive Culinary Director

RSL LifeCare is a leading social purpose organisation that provides care and services to veterans and seniors in our communities and at home. Our vision of creating proud communities living their best lives drives everything we do, building upon our legacy of supporting veterans and their families for over 100 years.

The estimated annual salary for this role is AU$85,000 - AU$110,000 depending on experience.

We are seeking an experienced Chef to lead all aspects of food operations, including food safety, preparation, and service, ordering, cost control, and quality control for the Residential Care site. As a key member of our team, you will play a leadership role that includes team supervision, documentation, training, and development.

You will be responsible for creating a welcoming environment for residents and their visitors, partnering with them to understand food choices, preferences, and requirements. You will also plan, prepare, and supervise special meals, catering to all dietary needs, including low salt, diabetic, coeliac, soft, texture-modified diets, pureed, and high/low protein diets.

Taking responsibility for the Food Safety Plan (HACCP) and ensuring quality standards and regulatory requirements are consistently met is crucial for this role. Building strong relationships with your team to deliver a positive dining experience is essential to the success of this position.

• Demonstrated compassion and empathy
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Track record of leadership and ability to coordinate kitchen operations in a busy environment
• Experience in menu planning and catering to modified diets
• Able to work efficiently and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards
• Current knowledge of Food Handling Legislation, including HACCP requirements
• Certificate 3 or 4 in Commercial Cookery, as well as Food Safety Certification

• Not-for-profit tax benefits, allowing up to AU$15,900 per year to be salary packaged
• Staff discounts across 700 select retail stores through Maxxia Rewards
• Leave Loading - 17.5% pay top-up on paid leave
• Career opportunities across Residential Care homes and Community Services

A valid Police Check or National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) check is mandatory for this role. We welcome applications from people across our diverse community, especially those from the Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. RSL LifeCare values diversity and aims to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, respected, valued, and heard.