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.
* 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 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
* 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
* 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!
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