Chef Manager- Aged Care Expression of interest

TR3 & Career Scout is inviting Expressions of Interest from experienced and passionate hospitality professionals interested in supporting residents across a range of aged care facilities throughout South Australia.
Hospitality teams play a vital role in creating a welcoming, safe, and comfortable environment for residents. We are seeking individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional service while contributing to the wellbeing and quality of life of older Australians.

• Providing the best operational kitchen leadership to ensure high quality, resident centred aged care.
• Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care plan menus in accordance with legislation and IDDSI guidelines.
• Manage and cater for complex resident dietary needs, including various diets, allergens and within IDDSI meal guidelines
• Drive staff development through training identification, coaching, and performance support, regular team meetings and updated company knowledge and policy requirements.

YOU | Minimum 1-3 years' experience as a Chef/ Chef Manager or similar leadership position-ideally within an aged care/ allied care environment
Must be available to work core full time hours as required by company/ site- this could include weekends, afternoons, and public holidays.
Cert III or similar recognised catering qualification is essential.
Current unrestricted working rights in Australia
Have a valid NDIS Workers Screening Clearance
Police clearance (within one year) or ability to get one
WWCC- working with Children's check- or ability to get one.
Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle preferred, as some facilities may require travel


• Minimum 1–3 years' experience within hospitality, catering, food services, housekeeping, cleaning, or hotel services
• Previous experience within Aged Care, Healthcare, Disability Services, Hotels, Hospitality, or Commercial Catering environments highly regarded
• Understanding of infection control, food safety, and hygiene practices
• Food Handling Certificate (desirable for catering and kitchen-based roles)
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• A compassionate, patient, and respectful approach when interacting with residents
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle preferred, as some facilities may require travel

THE ROLE
We are seeking individuals who demonstrate:
• A genuine commitment to resident wellbeing and quality service
• Professionalism and reliability
• Empathy and respect for older Australians
• Positive attitude and working well in a team or alone on occasions.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent food prep, cooking, presentation and service.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and food.

THE CLIENT | Our clients are highly respected aged care provider across SA and will be based around a growing a multidisciplinary collaboration with allied health, GPs, hospitals, and families for holistic care.
Several facilities based in Regional and central Adelaide, and multistate operations for some of our groups of aged and residential care providers.
Interested? Click ‘Apply’ now, or for a confidential discussion with our experienced team.

TR3 & CAREER SCOUT | We are an Australian owned recruitment firm specialising in tailored recruitment and consulting services. Our primary objective is to deliver the best possible service to both candidates and clients, whilst upholding our core principles of sustainability, mutuality and trust.