About the role ...

We are seeking a Production Head Chef to play a pivotal role in the delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals within MiCare’s central production kitchen.

The successful incumbent will oversee the full spectrum of cook-chill meal production for aged care residents, will manage the MiMeals frozen meal line, and coordinate the catering function across MiCare’s sites in Victoria.

The position will work closely with the Food Services Manager and a team of dedicated chefs and kitchen staff. The Production Head Chef ensures that food production is consistent with MiCare’s quality, safety, and compliance standards, while driving innovation, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:

• Lead and manage daily production of cook-chill meals for aged care facilities in accordance with dietitian-approved menus.
• Oversee MiMeals frozen meal production including preparation, packaging, labeling, and quality checks.
• Supervise kitchen staff, including chefs, cooks, and production assistants.
• Provide hands-on support and training to ensure adherence to recipes and procedures.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP, Safe Food Handling).
• Manage stock control including ordering, receiving, rotation, and minimising wastage.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).

Skills:

• Long standing experience in high-volume catering or production kitchen, ideally in aged care or healthcare.
• Proven leadership experience in supervising and motivating a diverse team.
• Experience with cook-chill and/or frozen meal production is highly desirable.
• Strong culinary skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills.
• High standard of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for delivering nutritious meals that meet the needs of elderly and vulnerable populations.

Why work for MiCare?

• ($40.48 per hour/$80,000 per annum/) + 11.5% Superannuation
• Save on tax with generous salary packaging benefits -Novated
  leasing, general living expenses, regional area benefits, meal
  entertainment, Holiday Accommodation and Venue hire
• Employee wellness portal – access great discounts
• Achieve work life balance - Work close to home in Seaford
• Lead, supervise and motivate our friendly, dedicated and diverse team
• A role that allows you to realise your passion for delivering nutritious meals that cater to the needs of elderly and vulnerable populations, every day!

About us ...

MiCare is proud to be a culturally and linguistically diverse organisation. A
large part of our work is assisting people from a non-Australian background
and we respect their culture, their history, their language and tastes, and their stories.

We are here for everyone believing that all people have the right to be
respected and their differences celebrated.

The successful applicant must satisfactorily complete all pre
employment checks, including National Police Check, Working with
Children Check, NDIS Check, and influenza and COVID 19 Vaccinations.

How to apply ...

Please send a copy of your Resume. Please complete your work history and education information on the application page (you are encouraged to detail any certificates and licence(s) information under the education section), and we’ll be in touch. Applications close 15th August 2025.

If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you!

MiCare is a Child Safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.

MiCare says “NO” to Family Violence. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, valued and treated as equals.

MiCare is committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

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