Kitchen Team Lead

Are you a culinary leader who thrives in a purpose-driven environment? Do you believe food can enrich lives and bring joy to those in care?

Sundale is seeking a dynamic Kitchen Team Lead to oversee the catering operations at our 100 bed Nambour facility, ensuring our residents enjoy nutritious, delicious meals every day.

This diverse permanent full time role will involve a balance of office-based tasks and hands-on kitchen duties working accross 5 days a week Monday to Friday.

Why Join Sundale?

• Above-Award wage rates
• 12.5% Superannuation
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Generous 
  salary packaging
   options to boost your take-home pay
• Employee discounts at major retailers
• Uniforms provided
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive, values-driven culture

Your Impact:

As Kitchen Team Lead, you'll lead a dedicated team to deliver high-quality meals tailored to the needs of our residents. You'll balance hands-on kitchen work with strategic oversight, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and excellence in every dish served.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen staff to deliver exceptional food service
• Plan and execute seasonal, dietician-approved menus (including IDDSI texture-modified diets) that meet residents' tastes, preferences, and dietary needs
• Manage food safety compliance (HACCP), audits, and accreditation standards
• Oversee inventory, ordering, rostering, and budget control
• Collaborate with clinical teams, residents, and families to ensure satisfaction
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Hands on role both in kitchen and office
• Drive continuous improvement in kitchen operations and staff development

About You:

You will possess relevant qualifications and demonstrated skills in hospitality management, within an aged care setting. The successful candidate will have:

• Possession of a Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521) or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (SIT40516), or an equivalent
• qualification.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role within 
  Aged Care
   leading a large diverse team
• Ability to lead a successful team and have a strong sense of ownership and responsibility of the team's overall performance
• Demonstrated decision making, problem solving and conflict management skills.
• High standard of food preparation and productivity
• Strong understanding of aged care catering standards
• Experience in budget management and cost control
• Excellent communication, leadership, and time management skills
• Compassionate, resident-focused approach
• Ability to work both in the kitchen and office environments

Essential Requirements:

• Police Check
• Pre-employment medical assessment

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a team where your leadership and culinary skills will directly impact the wellbeing of our residents. At Sundale, we don't just serve meals — we serve care, dignity, and connection.

Don't Miss Out
 We review applications as they come in, so apply early to increase your chances of securing this exciting opportunity. The position may be filled before the closing date, so don't wait—submit your application today

As part of the Sunshine Coast community since 1963, Sundale has a strong foundation and history that makes us proud. At Sundale, we are thrilled to support the local community and we strive to make a difference in people's lives every day. We empower our residents and care recipients so they can live the life they choose, within a caring and supportive community.

We are on an exciting journey focused on a new, modern future that will cater for the evolving needs of the community for decades to come.

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