Hospitality & Culinary Team Leader - Aged Care | Full-Time | Island-Based Opportunity Position Type: Permanent Full-Time (76 hours per fortnight) Location: Remote coastal island aged care community Hourly Rate: From $37.16 Super Salary Packaging Penalties & Allowances Additional Perks: Incentives available up to $29,500 over two years Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus $2,650 meal/entertainment allowance Relocation assistance up to $5,000 Subsidised accommodation included Lead Hospitality Services in a One-of-a-Kind Island Setting A fantastic opening is available for a motivated Chef or Hospitality Supervisor to take charge of catering and hospitality functions within a warm and welcoming aged care environment. If you value quality food, enjoy leading a team, and thrive in community-focused settings, this role offers a refreshing lifestyle change in an exceptional island location. Surrounded by rich culture, natural beauty and a supportive community, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the daily experience of older residents by delivering nutritious, appealing meals and consistently high service standards. About the Role Ideal for a dedicated Chef seeking stability, purpose and a more relaxed lifestyle, this position involves: Preparing, cooking and presenting meals that meet nutritional, cultural and dietary needs Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene and infection control standards Overseeing catering, cleaning and laundry services across the facility and staff accommodation Contributing to menu planning and seasonal meal rotations Leading hospitality staff to maintain quality, stock control and audit readiness What We're Looking For You're someone who cares about the dining experience as much as the food itself, understands the needs of older adults, and confidently manages kitchen operations. You will have: Trade qualifications as a Chef (or equivalent culinary experience) Strong food safety knowledge (preparation, handling, storage) Solid understanding of WHS responsibilities Experience managing medium-to-large-scale meal production Good communication skills and a strong attention to detail Ability to meet all screening and compliance requirements Employee Benefits Boost your take-home pay with extensive salary packaging options Discounts across travel, retail, health, insurance and lifestyle services Wellbeing and employee assistance programs Paid parental leave options once eligible Cultural, religious and personal leave available Ongoing training, development and career progression pathways A Supportive and Inclusive Workplace This employer is committed to providing a safe, respectful and culturally inclusive environment for residents and staff. Strong safeguarding practices, cultural awareness and a dedication to diversity are central to the organisation's values. Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation about what is role truly looks like with you in it. Stephen Piry on 0449 922 825 or stephen.piry@talentfocus.com.au
