Area Head Chef

Job no: 494522

Work type: Full time

Location: Ballina

Categories: Operations

Are you an awesome Chef and Leader and looking for your next opportunity If you are passionate, honest and driven, but you love to have fun, this could be the role for you.

An exciting and rare opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic, go-getter to join our Regional Hospitality Management team. This role is suited for an experienced Chef/Foodie who is obsessed with service. You are outgoing, a communicator with a passion for excellence and you are ready for a challenge.

This Area Head Chef role is ideal position for someone who is looking to take the next step in their career. We are looking for an innovative and logical thinker who loves to drive teams and culture. You are resident focused in all that you do, and your aim with all activities is to please. You are enthusiastic about what's next and you are no stranger to coaching and mentoring Chefs to be the best version of themselves.

Responsibility spans across the Norther NSW and QLD with a huge focus on employee engagement, resident satisfaction and just generally being awesome. Travel is a requirement of this role, and we have no doubt that you will want to, to meet our awesome team and help them create the best food and dining experience that Aged Care has to offer.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, we are like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.

We are hoping you will join our fantastic Whiddon family at Whiddon, in the Northern Rivers or QLD region, on a Permanent full-time basis.

To be considered for this role you will be required to hold a relevant qualification.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Whiddon, we provide our people with benefits that will enhance their experience and provide them with things they actually want and will use. Our benefits are centred around 'Five Pillars' – mind, body, financial, social and career.

• Comprehensive leave options to support you in mind and body (Permanent employees)
• • 5 weeks Annual Leave (or the option to cash out Annual Leave)
• Access to L ong Service Leave after 5 years
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Up to 5 days paid Fertility leave
• Up to 3 days paid Community Service leave each year
• Up to 4 days paid Compassionate leave
• Extra public holiday per year with Frank Whiddon Day
• Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support
• Work/life balance . No late nights or unpredictable hours
• Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay . Did you know that by salary packaging, you can increase your hourly rate by more than $2? This is how:
• • Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc.
• Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc.
• Remote living options including rent and mortgage packaging, utilities and holiday transport.
• Novated leasing, a financial wellness program, a personal car buying service and a rewards program through our partners.
• Quarterly gifts , including Cost of living voucher, ACE Day, Christmas gifting and other ad-hoc gifts from time to time.
• Access to retail benefits and perks, including great discounts, and passes to the cinema, tickets to concerts or sports events, food vouchers, and more
• Employee Referral Program. Get paid up to $500 to refer our next Whiddon star.
• Learning, learning, learning . Whiddon Scholarships Programs, Leadership Development Programs, Traineeships and more… we want to support your educational journey
• Get recognised for your great work Just in Time Recognition, Milestone Celebrations, Everyday Heroes, Annual Awards night and more.
• Recognition for successfully completing your probation period.
• Locations across NSW and QLD. If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit a copy of your resume addressing the above criteria. To find out more about this position and the benefits of a career at Whiddon then visit our website

Please note all successful candidates are required to provide evidence of NDIS Workers Check.

Advertised: 20 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 20 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time