Chef Supervisor

Bring your culinary skills to life in a leadership role where food truly matters.At Respect St Ann's, we're seeking a passionate and experienced Chef Supervisor to lead our catering team in a full-time role, Monday to Friday.
In this rewarding position, you'll not only prepare nutritious, home-style meals, but also play a key role in creating a warm, inclusive dining experience that supports the wellbeing and satisfaction of our 123 residents.
This is more than a job; it's a meaningful career opportunity for someone who is ready to make a long-term impact in aged care food service.
Why Join Us at St Ann's?
Work in a large commercial kitchen equipped with all the bells and whistles, plus four fully equipped kitchenettes to meet the diverse needs of our residents.
Be part of a resident-focused kitchen where food quality and variety are driven by regular food focus groups and resident feedback.
Serve home-style meals that our residents genuinely enjoy – tender meats, hearty soups, warm meals at the right temperature, and an array of delicious desserts and regular high teas.
Lead a committed and enthusiastic team who value both fun and food quality.
The right Chef will bring confident, diplomatic leadership with a collaborative and respectful approach.
Join a team and home looking for stability.
After recent changes in our catering department, we're seeking a long-term team member who is passionate about aged care and understands the importance of getting the food right - every single day.
About Respect Since 1922, Respect Aged Care has been a proud not-for-profit organisation providing exceptional aged care services across Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales.
With a growing network of homes, home care services, and retirement living communities, we believe that:Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.
About the Role As the Chef Supervisor, you'll be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the catering department, managing a team of food services staff, and ensuring compliance with all food safety and aged care standards.
Key Responsibilities Plan and review menus in consultation with residents, dietitians, and management, ensuring meals meet nutritional standards and resident preferences.
Maintain clear documentation of residents' dietary needs, preferences, and assistive requirements.
Develop, document, and adapt recipes to meet cultural, spiritual, and special dietary needs.
Oversee ordering and stock control to align with menu requirements and budgets.
Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the Food Safety Program.
Prepare and cook meals to a high standard, ensuring they are served at the correct temperature and consistency.
Address resident feedback and lead a culture of continuous improvement in the kitchen.
What We're Looking For Minimum 1 year of experience in a residential aged care setting (more preferred).
Several years' experience in a Chef Supervisor or Head Chef role.
A genuine passion for creating meals that support health, enjoyment, and dignity in aged care.
Strong leadership skills, diplomatic, confident, and approachable, with the ability to lead a diverse team.
A desire to build a long-term career in a purpose-driven, stable organisation.
Essential Requirements Trade Cook Certificate or equivalent Food Handling Course and current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate Computer literacy Experience in hospitality (ideally in aged care or healthcare settings) Current National Police Certificate (or ability to obtain) Ability to satisfy Aged Care Worker Screening requirements What We Offer Competitive salary and entitlements Not-for-profit salary packaging to increase your take-home pay A stable, meaningful role in a recession-proof sector A healthy, positive workplace culture Ongoing training, learning, and growth opportunities The chance to lead a kitchen where your expertise and ideas are valued If you're ready to take ownership of a vital kitchen operation and deliver food that truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.
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