Head Chef | Melton South - Full Time at Estia Health

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Cookery, Leadership, Team Management, Food Safety, HACCP Standards, Menu Planning, Dietary Needs, Stock Management, Ordering, Kitchen Budgets, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Quality Food, Resident Experience, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At Estia Health, we’re more than just a workplace: we’re a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. If you’re passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you. Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 94 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families. Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care. About the Role Located in Melbourne’s growing western corridor, Estia Health Melton South is a modern home supporting a diverse and close-knit resident community, where food plays a central role in wellbeing, connection, and daily enjoyment. As Head Chef, you’ll lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to residents’ individual needs, while overseeing menu planning, food safety, and team leadership. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a chef who values purpose-driven work and wants to make a genuine impact. This role is a full time permanent position working Monday to Friday As Chef you’ll: Join a passionate team of food creators striving to deliver excellence in food nutrition catering to individual and diverse needs Take pride in creating a warm and welcoming environment where residents can look forward to enjoying a meal in the company of others Make a rewarding contribution by creating nutritious and healthy meals that bring delight to our residents You’ll be a real team player with: Cert III Commercial Cookery (Cert IV or higher preferred) Previous experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef Aged care, healthcare or high-volume catering experience Strong leadership and team management skills Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP standards Experience with menu planning and special dietary needs Ability to manage stock, ordering and kitchen budgets Excellent time management and organisational skills Passion for quality food and resident experience Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Benefits available: Discounted gym memberships at Goodlife and Fitness First Retail savings with the Blue Light Card Discounted car hire Employee Assistance Program for you and your family Free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health Novated leasing for vehicles Workplace banking support ACN membership discounts for nurses Discounted health insurance with nib health Discounted JB HiFi As one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of providing high quality person centred aged care and services. If this is you, Apply now! Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know. Please be advised that we do not accept emailed applications for this position. To apply, simply click the 'Apply' button and follow the instructions provided. Note: All shortlisted applicants will need to pass the required background checks. During the influenza season, all staff are required to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination. If you are interested in a role, please ensure you apply online, as we do not accept emailed resumes. If you are looking for a rewarding career within one of Australia's largest age care providers (and growing), and are passionate about making a difference, then we would love to hear from you. Apply online to one of our current vacancies or if there isn't a suitable role available set up an job alert so you will be notified when a suitable role becomes available. At Estia Health, we're more than just a workplace, we're a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. It you're passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, you've found your home. When you join the Estia Health family, you'll feel it: the warmth in every greeting, the care in every action and the sense of belonging that sets us apart. For our residents and team, this isn't just a place, it's family. Our Family.

Responsibilities

As Head Chef, you will lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to residents’ individual needs. You will oversee menu planning, food safety, and team leadership in a hands-on role.