Head Chef

$35.00 per hour + benefits | Permanent Part-Time

• Doncaster location
• Lead an à la carte dining operation
• Mentor and develop a small kitchen team
• Leadership role with autonomy and responsibility

Everything we do is motivated by excellence served with care. We believe the best dining experiences are created by investing in our people through training, development and recognition.

Why You'll Love This Role

This is not a traditional aged care kitchen. You'll lead a hospitality-focused dining service within a retirement village environment, building relationships with residents while delivering quality food and service standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations
• Manage stock control, purchasing and budgets
• Prepare and maintain nutritious seasonal menus
• Develop and mentor kitchen team members
• Manage rostering and workforce planning
• Liaise with residents, clients and stakeholders
• Maintain HACCP, food safety and compliance standards

What You'll Bring

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher
• Previous Head Chef, Sous Chef or kitchen leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and infection control
• Experience managing teams, rostering and budgets
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain one)

What's In It For You?

• Permanent part-time employment
• Leadership role with autonomy and responsibility
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Internal transfer opportunities across Compass Group
• Access to 100+ retail discounts
• Supportive team environment