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About Us

At Respect, we’re proud to be the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia.

As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection.

We’re a growing, values-led organisation with a strong focus on our residents, their families and our team. When you join Respect, you become part of a supportive community that thrives on collaboration, trust and the shared belief that everyone deserves to feel valued.

If you’re looking for an organisation that invests in its people, celebrates purpose, and offers meaningful career pathways, you’ll feel right at home with us.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• A workplace culture that celebrates people, progress, and purpose

• Meaningful work where you see the impact you make every day

• Opportunities to grow your career

• Save tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 of living expenses and a further $2,650 for meals out and holiday accommodation

• Travel opportunities across Australia with accommodation and travel support provided

About the Role

Looking for a role that offers variety, autonomy and real impact? As our Roaming Chef Supervisor, you will travel across our aged care homes nationally, providing hands-on leadership and support to kitchen teams when it’s needed most.

This is a unique opportunity to step into different homes, support teams during periods of change, leave coverage or operational need, and help maintain high standards of food service across the organisation.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring continuity, mentoring staff, and delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support the health and wellbeing of our residents—no matter the location.

This role is ideal for an experienced chef who enjoys travel, flexibility and stepping into dynamic environments where they can make an immediate difference.

No two weeks are the same! As Roaming Chef Supervisor you will:

• Step into aged care homes to support kitchen operations as required

• Lead and stabilise kitchen teams during leave coverage or workforce gaps

• Deliver high-quality, nutritious meals in line with resident needs

• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and WHS standards across multiple sites

• Support menu planning, food preparation and service delivery

• Provide coaching and guidance to kitchen teams to maintain standards and consistency

• Assist with stock control, ordering and kitchen organisation

• Build strong relationships with site teams and leaders

About You

You’ll thrive in this role if you are adaptable, confident and enjoy working in new environments.

You will bring:

• Trade-qualified Chef with proven experience in a Chef Supervisor or similar leadership role

• Previous experience in aged care (highly regarded)

• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, allergen management and WHS compliance

• Ability to quickly adapt to new teams, environments and systems

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to step in and add value immediately

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• A flexible approach and willingness to travel regularly

• A genuine passion for delivering high-quality food and supporting teams

Perks & Benefits

• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay

• Travel and accommodation provided

• Variety in your role – no two locations or teams are the same

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Supportive leadership team

• Opportunity to build a unique and rewarding career across aged care operations

Ready to Apply?

If you’re an experienced chef looking for something different, a role where you can travel, lead, and make a real impact across multiple communities, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note that selection processes will commence immediately, and late applications may result in exclusion from the process. To be considered, please apply now.