Chef Manager

Palm Lake Care

Chef Manager at Palm Lake Care responsible for delivering nutritious meals and exceptional dining experience. Leading kitchen staff and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

Posted 8/3/2026full-timeBeachmere • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing nutritious meals while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and Aged Care Accreditation Standards. Proven ability to supervise kitchen staff and manage special dietary requirements effectively.

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Chef Manager ExperienceCertificate III In Commercial CookeryFood Safety Supervisor CertificateKnowledge Of Aged Care Accreditation StandardsSupervision And Management Of Kitchen Staff

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Hard Skills

Meal PreparationFood Safety CompliancePortion ControlStock RotationFood Wastage MonitoringCatering For Special DietsRoutine Stocktake Reporting

Soft Skills

Teamwork PromotionCommunication With ManagementFeedback Gathering

Certifications & Qualifications

Certificate III In Commercial CookeryFood Safety Supervisor CertificateNational Police Check

Industry Keywords

Aged Care Accreditation StandardsIDDSI Texture And Fluid Guidelines

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Chef

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Preparing and presenting high-quality, nutritious meals and mid-meals in accordance with approved menus.
Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, Palm Lake Care systems, and Aged Care Accreditation Standards.
Catering for special diets, cultural, and religious meal requirements following Dietician and Clinical Manager guidelines.
Liaise with management, lifestyle staff, and residents to gather feedback, support special events, and attend food focus group meetings.
Monitoring and recording food wastage, ensuring portion control and minimal waste.
Assisting with ordering, delivery checks, and stock rotation according to the Food Safety Plan.
Supervising Cooks and Food Service Assistants and promoting teamwork within the kitchen.
Ensuring all kitchen and cleaning duties are completed to high hygiene standards.
Conducting routine stocktake reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years as a Chef Manager
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
Knowledge of Aged Care Accreditation Standards and IDDSI texture and fluid guidelines.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage kitchen staff.
National Police Check.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Remuneration
Work-life Balance with flexible working hours.
24/7 free access to compassionate, confidential support with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Celebrate Milestones with tenure rewards!
Supportive team culture – Be part of a vibrant and inclusive community where your contributions are valued
Career Opportunities - Palm Lake Group spans 4 entities, 27 lifestyle resort communities and 7 aged care facilities across Australia's east coast, from development & construction to resort management & aged care, the career pathways and opportunities with Palm Lake Group are truly endless.