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📊 Market A$8,333–A$8,917/mo (A$100,000–A$107,000/yr)
About the Company
Bolton Clarke Group is one of Australia's largest independent, not for profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. It manages 88 aged care homes across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia, including the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group. As Australia's largest independent, not for profit aged care provider, Bolton Clarke has been caring for Australians since 1885, supporting over 130,000 people to live independently at home and across 43 retirement living communities and 87 residential aged care homes, with a mission to enable, celebrate and support older Australians to live and age positively.
About the Job
In this leadership role, you will oversee all aspects of food service, ensuring meals are prepared and delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with our Lifestyle approach. You'll manage daily kitchen operations, lead and mentor staff, and ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and aged care standards.
Role & Responsibilities
- ● Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure compliance with Food Safety and Aged Care Nutrition & Hydration standards
- ● Prepare nutritious meals, including special diets, aligned with resident needs and care plans
- ● Manage stock, ordering, food storage and kitchen budgets
- ● Supervise, roster, train and mentor staff
- ● Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and champion OHS&E standards
- ● Engage with residents and staff to deliver exceptional service and continuous improvement
Requirements
Certifications
- ● Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent experience)
- ● Food Handling & Hygiene certification (essential)
Experience
- ● Experience in aged care, hospital, or commercial catering
Skills
- ● Strong leadership and communication skills
- ● Ability to prioritise, work independently, and support a team
- ● Complete a National Police Check and or a NDIS Workers Check (or willingness to obtain) prior to commencement
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