We're Hiring!

Roaming Chef Supervisor NSW & QLD

Full-Time | Travel Across Regional NSW & QLD

About Respect Aged Care

At Respect Aged Care, we have been proudly supporting older Australians since 1922. As a not-for-profit organisation, we exist to serve, not to profit. Across our growing network of homes, retirement villages, and home care services in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and Tasmania, we are building communities where residents feel valued, supported, and truly at home.

When you join Respect, you join a team united by purpose, to ensure every older Australian lives with dignity, comfort, and respect.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Roaming Chef Supervisor to bring their culinary leadership to life across our aged care homes throughout regional NSW and Queensland.

This unique full-time role is perfect for a passionate and adaptable chef who loves variety, travel, and teamwork. You will move between our facilities, ensuring that every kitchen operates smoothly and that every resident enjoys delicious, nutritious, and beautifully presented meals, every day.

What You Will Do

• Lead and Inspire: Supervise and mentor kitchen teams, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and service.

• Deliver Exceptional Dining: Oversee meal preparation and service, ensuring menus meet dietary needs, resident preferences, and nutrition standards.

• Collaborate with Care Teams: Work closely with General Managers, Registered Nurses, and Dietitians to maintain quality and compliance.

• Plan and Create: Document recipes, plan menus, and cater for special occasions and cultural needs.

• Ensure Safety & Compliance: Maintain the Food Safety Program, health regulations, and internal policies.

• Manage Resources: Order supplies, monitor budgets, and manage staffing and rosters.

• Drive Consistency: Travel regularly between facilities, supporting teams and ensuring excellence across all sites.

• Engage Residents: Listen to feedback, adapt menus, and make dining a highlight of each day.

What You Will Bring

• Trade Cook Certificate or equivalent qualification.

• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.

• Proven experience in kitchen management or chef supervision. Aged care experience highly regarded.

• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and dietary requirements.

• Full flexibility and willingness to travel across NSW and QLD.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

• A genuine passion for delivering nutritious, high-quality meals that make people feel cared for.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay plus generous salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.

• Purpose with heart: Be part of a not-for-profit organisation making a real difference every day.

• Variety and adventure: Travel, meet new teams, and experience the diversity of our homes.

• Supportive culture: Work alongside people who share your passion for care, quality, and teamwork.

• Stability and growth: Enjoy a secure career in a growing, values-driven organisation.

Our Values

Respect | Care | Teamwork | Courage | Integrity | Innovation | Excellence

If you are ready to bring your leadership and culinary skills to a role that truly matters, and enjoy the freedom of travel while doing it, we would love to hear from you.