Job Title

At St Basils Aegean Village, were redefining aged care dining making our kitchens the heart of the home. Here, food is more than nourishment; it honours tradition, sparks memory, and enriches daily life.When we honour residents dining preferences, we honour their past and in doing so, serve their future.As Head Chef, youll lead a single-site kitchen where Mediterranean flavours, restaurant-quality presentation, and heartfelt hospitality come together on every plate. This is more than a Monday to Friday job its an opportunity to lead a culinary program with meaning. Were looking for a chef who takes pride in food, values precision, and presentation, and is ready to set the standard in aged care dining.Before You ApplyTo be considered, you must submit a resume and a tailored cover letter addressing the What Were Looking For section below.Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. This is a leadership role that requires care, detail, and pride qualities we assess from the moment you apply.Why Join St Basils Aegean Village?Competitive Salary With exclusive not-for-profit benefitsTax-Free Salary Packaging Up to $15,900 p.a. for everyday expenses, plus $2,650 for meals and entertainmentWork-Life Balance Monday to Friday, no weekends, no late nightsInspired Dining Create vibrant, elegant dishes that reflect culture and traditionElevated Food, Every Plate Use refined techniques and presentation, even for dietary and texture-modified mealsLeadership with Purpose Build a high-performing team and partner with leadership to reimagine the dining experienceMake an Impact Help place food at the heart of dignity, wellbeing, and daily joyAbout the RoleAs Head Chef, you will:Lead a single-site production and service kitchen, delivering first-class dining experiencesDesign seasonal menus that highlight fresh produce, flavours, and thoughtful platingBring joy to residents through daily meals, themed events, and interactive culinary momentsElevate every dish including texture-modified and specialist diets with skill, creativity, and prideBalance compliance with creativity, meeting Aged Care Standard 6 requirements (training and ongoing support provided if you are new to the aged care)Collaborate with clinical, lifestyle, leadership, and executive teams to deliver truly resident-centred food experiencesFoster a kitchen culture of care, pride, and continuous refinement mentoring your team as professionalsEngage directly with residents to understand their preferences and bring warmth, dignity, and connection to every plateWhat Were Looking ForWere seeking a Head Chef who leads with purpose someone who sets the tone, holds the standard, and brings meaning to their work.Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, with several years in professional kitchens known for food quality, presentation, and team performance or Certificate III in Commercial Cookery with 5+ years of experience in structured, high-performing kitchen brigades known for food quality, presentation, and team performanceA chef who understands plating, flavour, and hospitality and never serves anything averageA detail-oriented, innovative mindset especially in adapting meals without compromising taste or visual appealA calm, capable leader who brings professionalism, courtesy and kindness with accountability to the kitchenA willingness to work in a regulated care environment with the vision to make food the highlight of every residents dayApply now and bring your culinary leadership to a kitchen where tradition, taste, and care come together and where your food brings joy, dignity, and meaning to others. #J-18808-Ljbffr