Head Chef - Relocate to Townsville, QLD
Head Chef - Relocate to Townsville, QLD
Contract Type:
Full Time
Location:
Queensland
Industry:
Medical & Nursing
Contact Name:
Alexiss MacNeil
Contact Email:
alexiss.macneil@talentquarter.com
Contact Phone:
61295495742
Date Published:
26-Aug-2026
Talent Quarter are proudly partnered with a leading NFP provider who have an opportunity for an experienced head chef to join a supportive aged care team in Townsville. This is a great opportunity to lead a kitchen where your work makes a genuine difference to residents every day. If you’re an experienced Chef or kitchen leader looking for a rewarding role where your skills and leadership can genuinely improve residents’ daily lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits on offer:
You’ll play an important role in creating a positive dining experience for residents while ensuring the kitchen operates safely, efficiently and in line with food safety, nutrition, hydration and aged care standards.
You’ll join a close-knit community where residents are supported by dedicated care, clinical and allied health professionals. The contemporary environment and collaborative team culture provide an excellent setting to make a meaningful contribution every day.
Key responsibilities
To be successful, you’ll have:
To find out more information please APPLY NOW or give Alexiss a call on 0485 836 617.
Benefits on offer:
- Industry leading base salary $$$
- Excellent work/life balance with shifts designed to support your personal needs
- Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free
- Private health insurance and gym discounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Career progression and professional development opportunities
- Supportive team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the quality of life of older Australians
You’ll play an important role in creating a positive dining experience for residents while ensuring the kitchen operates safely, efficiently and in line with food safety, nutrition, hydration and aged care standards.
You’ll join a close-knit community where residents are supported by dedicated care, clinical and allied health professionals. The contemporary environment and collaborative team culture provide an excellent setting to make a meaningful contribution every day.
Key responsibilities
- Lead daily kitchen operations and coordinate efficient meal preparation and service
- Prepare nutritious, high-quality meals, including meals for residents with special dietary requirements
- Ensure menus and meals align with individual resident needs and care plans
- Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene, nutrition, hydration and aged care requirements
- Manage stock control, food ordering, storage and kitchen budgets
- Supervise, roster, train and mentor kitchen staff
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and workplace health and safety
- Work collaboratively with care, clinical and lifestyle teams
- Engage positively with residents and respond to their individual preferences and needs
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across food service and kitchen operations
To be successful, you’ll have:
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience
- Food Handling and Hygiene certification – essential
- Experience in aged care, hospital, commercial catering or a similar environment
- Previous experience leading, supervising or mentoring a kitchen team
- Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- The ability to prioritise tasks, work independently and contribute effectively to a team
- The ability to obtain a National Police Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to commencement, where required
- Visa sponsorship takeover can be considered for applicants currently working in Australia.
To find out more information please APPLY NOW or give Alexiss a call on 0485 836 617.
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