Chef Manager - Cheltenham Manor (City of Kingston)

About us Medical & Aged Care Group (MACG) is a family‑owned organisation established in 1995 and one of Victoria’s leading privately owned aged care providers. We build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and staff
- creating communities where everyone feels valued. About the role Reporting to the Home Manager, the Chef Manager oversees all kitchen and food service operations. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, mentoring, and managing the kitchen and food services team
- Preparing and overseeing high-quality, nutritious meals aligned with residents’ dietary needs
- Managing specialised diets, supplements, and texture-modified foods
- Menu planning in consultation with residents and clinical teams
- Managing food orders, stock control, and budgets
- Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and aged care accreditation standards
- Conducting audits and contributing to continuous improvement and accreditation processes You are an organised, hands‑on leader with solid communication skills and a genuine passion for aged care. You lead by example, manage people and priorities effectively, and foster a positive team culture. Requirements
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
- Experience overseeing a fast paced, multiservice kitchen
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (preferred)
- Sound understanding of Aged Care Standards, accreditation, and continuous improvement
- Proven people leadership and budget management experience
- Knowledge of food safety standards and aged care accreditation requirements
- Current Police Check and COVID-19 vaccinations Our Values Unified by our commitment to providing superior care, our values see our diverse team collaborate to deliver on our promise to our residents:
- Compassion : generous spirit, welcoming hospitality, connect.
- Integrity : honest, trustworthy and ethical in all that we do.
- Dignity : True worth of every individual.
- Diversity : Value uniqueness of each person.
- Accountable : we are accountable of all actions and outcomes to residents, their carers families and those who fund, govern and support us.
- Family : it is in how we think, behave and talk. It is reflected in the environments and experiences we create.
- Respect : We promote care, compassion and consideration with residents, their carers, families and each other. Why work with us
- Supportive culture demonstrating the core values,
- Confidential EAP Support,
- Learning and development opportunities,
- Onsite parking,
- Coffee, biscuits and events to enjoy. If you are a passionate food services leader ready to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now! #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3q9f2f