Chef Manager

As our Chef Manager, you will oversee daily kitchen operations while leading a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality meals and outstanding service. This is a hands-on leadership role where your creativity, ideas and passion for food will be valued.

You will:

Lead and inspire a high-performing kitchen team

Deliver nutritious, appealing and resident-focused menus

Manage food safety, quality and compliance standards

Drive continuous improvement and innovation in dining services

Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues

Foster an inclusive and supportive kitchen culture

We're looking for someone who brings both culinary expertise and compassionate leadership.

You will have:

Qualification in Commercial Cookery

Experience managing large-scale catering operations

Strong understanding of food safety and HACCP principles

Experience leading and developing teams

Ability to prepare diverse, high-quality meals while maintaining nutrition and flavour

Excellent communication and customer service skills

A positive, collaborative and adaptable approach

Previous experience in aged care, healthcare, hospitality or large catering environments

BaptistCare is one of Australia's leading faith-based care organisations, supporting people and communities for more than 110 years. With over 12,000 employees serving more than 70,000 customers across aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing, we are united by a shared purpose:

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.

Successful candidates will be subject to background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening and a pre‑employment medical.

Recruitment agencies: This position is managed directly by our Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles will not be accepted