Sous Chef – Aged Care / Hospitality Leadership
Location: Sydney Suburb's
Employment Type: [Full-time / Permanent]

Why You’ll Love This Role:

Lead a skilled and supportive kitchen team in a resident-focused environment.

Play a key role in menu creation, bulk cooking, and banquet service.

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident wellbeing and satisfaction.

Work in a modern, well-equipped kitchen with strong operational support.

Competitive salary, career development, and ongoing training opportunities.

Be part of an organisation committed to innovation, food quality, and compliance excellence.

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Sous Chef to join our team and play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences across our aged care facilities. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will assist in leading the kitchen team, manage daily food operations, and ensure consistently high-quality meals for residents.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and supervise all kitchen operations, ensuring excellence in food quality, presentation, and service.

Plan, organise, and oversee food preparation for daily service, bulk cooking, and banquet functions.

Assist in menu planning and development, ensuring meals are nutritious, appealing, and tailored to resident needs.

Manage stock control, ordering, and operational budgets while minimizing waste.

Mentor and coach kitchen teams, ensuring staff training, performance management, and compliance.

Maintain strict adherence to food safety, health, and safety legislation, ensuring accreditation standards are met.

Engage with residents and staff to obtain feedback and ensure exceptional dining experiences.

Ensure all kitchen documentation, processes, and policies are current and compliant with aged care standards.

Person Specifications: Skills, Knowledge & Attributes

Essential:

Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or similar role.

Relevant trade qualification and Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.

Experience in developing and implementing HACCP/Food Safety Plans.

Proven experience supervising and managing teams.

Knowledge of Work Health & Safety systems, duty of care, safe operation of plant equipment, and manual handling.

Proficient in budgeting, cost tracking, and cost control.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Office Suite.

Well-developed communication skills and high self-awareness.

Effective time management and organisational skills.

Ability to work independently with self-motivation.

Desirable:

Experience within the aged care industry.

At least eight years’ experience as a Chef within hospitality, catering, or health sectors.

Simply click Apply or forward your resume to:

Tony Hobbs | Talent and Recruitment Specialist

e | [email protected]

please note: If you have not heard from us within seven (7) working days of submitting your resume, your application will be kept on file and we will contact you if a suitable position becomes available.

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Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, only candidates with full working rights in Australia will be considered