Kitchen Team Lead

7 days ago

Australia Sundale Ltd Full time

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 weekMonday 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
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
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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