At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a kitchen team to create nutritious meals for aged care residents.
- Company: Respect Aged Care, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to older Australians.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, salary packaging, career advancement, and a supportive culture.
- Other info: Enjoy a full-time role with excellent work-life balance and growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older Australians through your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Chef Supervisor, preferably in aged care, with relevant qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Are you a passionate and experienced cook looking to make a real impact in aged care?
Respect Aged Care is currently seeking a Chef Supervisor to join our hospitality team at Maleny Erowal.
This is a Full-time position.
We’re looking for someone with proven experience in aged care cooking for a site of 82 Residents.
About Us
Since 1922, Respect Aged Care has served older Australians through high-quality care and community.
As a proud not-for-profit organisation, our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
With our headquarters on Tasmania’s northwest coast, we continue to grow — with numerous aged care homes, home care services across multiple states, and more than 700 units in retirement villages and independent living communities across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania.
About The Role
Looking for a leadership role where your skills truly make an impact?
As our Chef Supervisor, you’ll lead the full operation of our aged care kitchen, guiding a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals that support the health and wellbeing of our residents.
You’ll take ownership of daily operations, including menu planning and food preparation, while ensuring the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and quality are consistently met.
Experience as a Chef Supervisor in aged care will be highly regarded and considered a strong advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise daily kitchen operations in an aged care setting, delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that meet resident needs
- Manage menu planning, food preparation, service, and quality control while maintaining strict food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards
- Order stock and manage inventory, suppliers, and cost control to ensure efficient kitchen operations and minimal waste
- Lead, roster, delegate, and support kitchen staff, ensuring effective workflows, coverage, and a positive team culture
- Previous experience as a Chef Supervisor essential (aged care experience highly regarded) with relevant trade qualifications; full-time, Monday to Friday role offering excellent work–life balance
Essential Requirements
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Trade Qualification
- Food Handling Course.
- Demonstrated experience in hospitality.
- Experience in aged care cooking, particularly in large-scale settings
- Current National Police Certificate (or ability to obtain).
- NDIS Check
- Computer literacy
- Must meet Aged Care Worker Screening legislative requirements.
Why Join Respect?
- Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Competitive salary with not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians.
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Chef Supervisor in Maleny employer: Respect
At Respect, we pride ourselves on being the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment that values dignity and compassion. As a not-for-profit organisation based in the serene coastal town of Penguin, Tasmania, we provide our employees with competitive remuneration, salary packaging options, and abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older Australians while enjoying long-term job security and a thriving workplace culture focused on well-being.
