Bolton Clarke Group one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.
About the Role
In this hands-on leadership role as Head Chef, you will oversee all aspects of the dining experience, meal service delivery and meal production, ensuring meals are prepared and delivered safely. You will play a pivotal role in managing the satisfaction of our residents by leading and mentoring kitchen staff.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading daily kitchen operations and ensuring compliance with Food Safety Plans, hygiene regulations, OHS&E requirements and aged care standards.
- Preparing, cooking and serving nutritious meals and mid-meals, including special diets tailored to individual resident care plans and preferences.
- Catering for a range of dietary requirements including diabetic, gluten-free, coeliac, high-protein and low-protein diets in consultation with dietitians and nursing staff.
- Managing food ordering, deliveries, stock control, storage, kitchen budgets and minimising food wastage.
- Supervising, rostering, training and mentoring kitchen staff, ensuring safe operation of kitchen equipment and ongoing capability development.
- Engaging with residents, families and colleagues to deliver an exceptional dining experience and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency, portion control and customer service.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (essential).
- Food Handling & Hygiene certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Experience in aged care, hospital, or commercial catering (highly regarded).
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise, work independently, and support a team.
- Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate, Visa etc.).
- Ability to complete a National Police Check and/or an NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain) prior to commencement.
About this location:
Seaton Place is a brand new state of the art 128 bed residential aged care facility located in in the heart of the coastal community of Cleveland with ample free parking and transport options.
Why Work For Bolton Clarke:
- Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs
- A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free
- Private health insurance and gym discounts
- An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
Apply Now: Our application process takes 10 minutes to apply, please follow the below link to start your application.
Our commitment to diversity: At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status.
Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.
If you have any further queries, please contact Kathy Costello (
[email protected])
