Chef Manager

2 weeks ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Calvary Administration Pty Limited Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per year

Chef Manager- Calvary Kirralee

  • Make a difference in the lives of our residents with one of Australia's leading health care providers
  • Generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Located in Ballarat VIC
  • Full time position available

About the role

Reporting to the Home Manager at Calvary Kirralee, located in Ballarat, we currently have an opportunity for a Chef Manager to join our team

Key Responsibilities

  • A passion for, and previous experience working as a Chef Manager in Aged Care
  • Knowledge of the various legislative and regulatory requirements relevant to the catering service within the residential care sector.
  • Working knowledge of menu planning, ordering, managing stock levels, IDDSI, staff supervision and allergen management.

What you bring

  • Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery
  • Diploma of Hospitality
  • Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (Health Care Competencies)
  • Significant experience in a similar role in the residential care or health care sectors.
  • A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission-based organisation

Employee Benefits Calvary offers:

  • NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
  • Training, development pathways and career opportunities
  • Paid parental leave
  • Work life balance
  • Supportive leadership and a reliable, long-standing kitchen team

About Calvary

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we're one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

Why work for Calvary?

Calvary Health Care has been named as Australia's most attractive employer for 2025 in Randstad Australia's annual research.

At Calvary, our staff matter.

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia's largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.

With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Apply now to start your career in an organisation that is making a positive difference in the community.

Please note the following:

  • As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role

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