Chef Manager - Residential Aged Care (12-Month Fixed Term, Full-Time) A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Chef Manager for a residential aged care community in Brisbane's western suburbs. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a kitchen team in a supportive and professional aged care environment. The Opportunity As Chef Manager, you will oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring residents enjoy high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to their dietary needs. This role combines hands-on cooking with operational management and team leadership. Key Responsibilities Lead a dedicated kitchen team to deliver exceptional meals to residents Prepare, cook, and serve meals in line with dietary requirements, allergies, and texture modifications Maintain compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and legislative standards Manage rostering, performance, and training of kitchen staff Assist management with budgeting, stock control, and cost management What the Role Offers Attractive salary packaging benefits including tax-free allowances for meals and entertainment Discounted private health insurance Career progression and professional development opportunities Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support Free seasonal flu vaccination Access to a range of staff discounts across retail, travel, and lifestyle What We Are Looking For Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent Food Handling and Hygiene certification Proven experience in a commercial kitchen, ideally within aged care or hospital settings Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance standards Demonstrated ability to lead and manage kitchen staff NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain) Valid Australian working rights Why Apply This is a unique chance to make a tangible difference in residents' lives while leading a professional kitchen team in a supportive aged care environment. If you are an experienced Chef Manager looking for a rewarding and challenging role, we want to hear from you. Reach out for a confidential chat - Stephen Piry on 0449 922 825 or stephen.piry@talentfocus.com.au
