Chef Manager

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia RSL LIFECARE LIMITED Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

  • Chef Manager – No Late Nights | Mon–Fri | $100K+ Salary

  • Location: ANZAC Village, Narrabeen

  • Salary: $100,000 (Negotiable based on experience and qualifications) + Super | Full-time | Monday to Friday | No Late Nights | Salary Packaging Opportunities

Are you a talented Chef Manager looking for a career with purpose and without sacrificing your evenings or weekends? This is your chance to lead a passionate team, innovate aged care dining, and enjoy a Monday to Friday roster, no late nights, and a competitive salary.

Join our team at ANZAC Village in Narrabeen, home to over 400 residents, where you'll oversee food services across four residential care homes, all based from a modern central production kitchen. This is a unique leadership opportunity with genuine impact, perfect for someone who wants to bring creativity, care, and innovation to aged care dining.

Responsibilities of this role would be, but not limited to:

Reporting to the Site Manager, you'll lead a committed kitchen team in delivering high-quality, nutritious, and resident-focused meals.

  • Oversee the day-to-day supervision of employees regarding all aspects of the current food operation

  • Demonstrating strong leadership and creating and sustaining a high-performing team.

  • Preparation, planning, and cooking of various meals, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks

  • Complying with all infection control protocols and safe food handling procedures

  • Ensuring all meals are prepared whilst keeping resident choices, allergies, and recommendations in mind

  • Supporting WHS and infection control practices

  • Work collaboratively with the care, clinical, and lifestyle teams

  • Ensuring regular audits are being performed and recorded monthly

  • Maintain food costs within budgetary guidelines

  • Maintain ordering systems and supervise ordering for all sections in the main kitchen including textured and special diet sections

  • Engage with residents on a regular basis ensuring their feedback is listened to and considered

Skills and Experience required:

  • Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

  • Experience managing kitchen operations and leading teams

  • Knowledge of special dietary needs and aged care food standards

  • Ability to plan and implement catering services, ensuring a holistic approach and having regard for the resident

  • Creativity in menu planning and recipe management tools

  • A team mindset, compassion, and a can-do attitude

  • Aged care experience is desirable but not essential

  • Demonstrated understanding of quality control in food preparation and delivery within an aged care setting

  • Australian Working Rights

It is a mandatory requirement for a team member working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Check or a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) check, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of the role. Clearances must be verified prior to commencing employment with RSL LifeCare. 

Our commitment to diversity:  
We are proud to stand for our unique values: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One team.
We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

LocationNarrabeen

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