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:
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Leading, mentoring, and managing the kitchen and food services team
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Preparing and overseeing high-quality, nutritious meals aligned with residents’ dietary needs
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Managing specialised diets, supplements, and texture-modified foods
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Menu planning in consultation with residents and clinical teams
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Managing food orders, stock control, and budgets
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Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and aged care accreditation standards
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Conducting audits and contributing to continuous improvement and accreditation processes
You are an organised, hands-on leader with strong 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
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Experience overseeing a fast paced, multiservice kitchen
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (preferred)
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Sound understanding of Aged Care Standards, accreditation, and continuous improvement
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Proven people leadership and budget management experience
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Knowledge of food safety standards and aged care accreditation requirements
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Current Police Check and COVID-19 vaccinations
Our Values
Unified by our commitment to providing superior care, our values see our divers team collaborate to deliver on our promise to our residents:
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Compassion: generous spirit, welcoming hospitality, connect.
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Integrity: honest, trustworthy and ethical in all that we do.
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Dignity: True worth of every individual.
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Diversity: Value uniqueness of each person.
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Accountable: we are accountable of all actions and outcomes to residents, their carers families and those who fund, govern and support us.
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Family: it is in how we think, behave and talk. It is reflected in the environments and experiences we create.
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Respect: We promote care, compassion and consideration with residents, their carers, families and each other.
Why work with us
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Supportive culture demonstrating the core values,
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Confidential EAP Support,
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Learning and development opportunities,
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Onsite parking,
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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!
