Are you a culinary leader who thrives in a purpose-driven environment?
Do you believe food can enrich lives and bring joy to those in care?
Sundale is seeking a dynamic Kitchen Team Lead to oversee the catering operations at our Boyne Island facility, ensuring our residents enjoy nutritious, delicious meals every day.
This diverse permanent full-time role will involve a balance of office-based tasks and hands-on kitchen duties working across 5 days a week, Monday to Friday.
Why Choose Sundale?
Careby creating quality, meaningful experiences for everyone in the Sundale community
Connectionby listening and responding to the needs of others.
Creativityby finding different and better ways to do things and be in the community.
Your Impact
As Kitchen Team Lead, you'll lead a dedicated team to deliver high-quality meals tailored to the needs of our residents.
You'll balance hands-on kitchen work with strategic oversight, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and excellence in every dish served.
What You'll Do
Lead and inspire kitchen staff to deliver exceptional food service
Plan and execute seasonal, dietician-approved menus (including IDDSI texture-modified diets) that meet residents' tastes, preferences, and dietary needs
Manage food safety compliance (HACCP), audits, and accreditation standards
Oversee inventory, ordering, rostering, and budget control
Collaborate with clinical teams, residents, and families to ensure satisfaction
Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards
Hands-on role both in kitchen and office
Drive continuous improvement in kitchen operations and staff development
About You
Ability to lead a successful team and have a strong sense of ownership and responsibility of the team's overall performance
Demonstrated decision-making, problem-solving and conflict-management skills.
High standard of food preparation and productivity
Strong understanding of aged-care catering standards
Experience in budget management and cost control
Excellent communication, leadership, and time-management skills
Compassionate, resident-focused approach
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent qualification.
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
Police Check
Pre-employment medical assessment
Above-Award wage rates
12.5% Superannuation
5 weeks annual leave
Generous salary packaging options to boost your take-home pay
Employee discounts at major retailers
Uniforms provided
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join a team where your leadership and culinary skills will directly impact the wellbeing of our residents.
At Sundale, we don't just serve meals — we serve care, dignity, and connection.
Don't miss out
Apply Now
We review applications as they come in, so apply early to increase your chances of securing this exciting opportunity.
The position may be filled before the closing date, so don't wait—submit your application today
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