Chef Manager - Aged Care 

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Progress your career in a rewarding role within an integrated health and aged care precinct and positively impact the lives of our residents and patients
• Permanent Full-time role at Calvary Goonawarra, Sunbury VIC

About the role

Reporting to the Home Manager at Calvary Goonawarra, located in Sunbury, we currently have an opportunity for a Chef Manager to join our team! This rewarding role provides you with the opportunity to deliver contemporary, high quality and innovative approaches to create unique and interesting dining experiences for our residents.

Key Responsibilities

• A passion for, and previous experience working as a Chef Manager in Aged Care
• Planning, preparing and overseeing the preparation of daily meals and beverages that meets the individual needs of residents and patients ensuring all meals are prepared in line with care plans and nutritional guidelines
• Knowledge of the various legislative and regulatory requirements relevant to the catering service within the residential care sector.
• Working knowledge of menu planning, ordering, managing stock levels, IDDSI, staff supervision and allergen management.

What you bring 

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery
• Diploma of Hospitality
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (Health Care Competencies)
• Significant experience in a similar role in the residential care or health care sectors.
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission-based organisation

Employee Benefits Calvary offers:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities

About Calvary

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

Why work for Calvary?

Calvary Health Care: Australia’s number-one most attractive employer according to Randstad 2025 survey

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face