Head Chef
Hospitality · Camberwell, Melbourne VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview
Do you believe a good meal can bring comfort, connection and joy? A respected care community in Victoria, Australia is looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead its kitchen and serve quality meals that make a real difference to residents every day.
You will have the creative freedom to build seasonal menus while you lead and support a dedicated kitchen team. If you have cooked for others in the Philippines, the Middle East or anywhere else, you already know how much a well-made meal matters to people.
This is a permanent full-time role with a supportive workplace, excellent career development opportunities and sponsorship for eligible candidates.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan menus around seasonal ingredients and what residents like to eat
- Cook tasty, nourishing and well-balanced meals
- Adjust meals to suit each resident's dietary and nutritional needs
- Serve every meal looking its best, every time, and make mealtimes something residents enjoy
- Lead the kitchen team with confidence, a positive attitude and professionalism
- Teach, guide and support your kitchen team, and keep the workplace positive, safe and cooperative
- Keep food safety and kitchen hygiene at an excellent level
- Make sure all kitchen practices meet the compliance requirements that apply
- Handle food orders and supplier needs, keep track of stock and cut down on waste
- Look after the kitchen budget and spending
Requirements & Eligibility
- A recognised qualification in Commercial Cookery (Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent preferred)
- A Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
- Experience as a Head Chef or in another senior culinary leadership position
- A strong grasp of food safety and hygiene practices
- Experience in menu development and in managing dietary requirements
- Excellent leadership and people management skills, with strong communication and planning abilities
- Experience keeping kitchen costs and stock under control
- Passion for exceptional food and service, and a caring, respectful way of working with residents
- Able to complete a medical assessment and background checks
- Able to meet Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check requirements
- Sponsorship is available for eligible applicants
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