Head Chef

Hospitality · Camberwell, Melbourne VIC, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

A respected care community in Victoria, Australia wants an experienced Head Chef to run its kitchen. The position is permanent and full-time.

The work matters: the meals you plan and cook will make a genuine difference to residents every day. You will have creative freedom to develop seasonal menus, and you will lead and support a dedicated kitchen team. The employer is after someone passionate, who sees great food as a source of comfort, connection and joy.

In return you get a supportive work environment, excellent career development opportunities and sponsorship for eligible candidates. Keep in mind that a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a job offer.

Key Responsibilities

Keep food safety and kitchen hygiene to an excellent standard
Check that every kitchen practice meets relevant compliance requirements
Lead the kitchen team with confidence, positivity and professionalism, and train, guide and support each member
Keep the kitchen a positive, safe and collaborative place to work
Prepare delicious meals that are nutritious and well balanced
Build menus from seasonal ingredients and residents' preferences
Cater for individual dietary and nutritional requirements
Present meals to a high standard, consistently
Give residents dining experiences they enjoy
Place food orders and manage supplier requirements
Track stock levels, cut unnecessary waste and manage kitchen spending and budgets

Requirements & Eligibility

Holder of a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
A recognised Commercial Cookery qualification
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is preferred
Background as a Head Chef or in a senior culinary leadership role
Solid knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
Proven experience creating menus and managing dietary requirements
Excellent leadership and people management skills
Strong communication and planning skills
Experience controlling kitchen costs and stock
A passion for exceptional food and service, plus a caring and respectful approach to residents
Ability to complete a medical assessment and background checks, and to meet Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check requirements
Sponsorship available to eligible applicants

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