Chef Manager - Cheltenham Manor

About us

Medical & Aged Care Group (MACG) is a family-owned organisation established in 1995 and one of Victoria’s leading privately owned aged care providers. We build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and staff - creating communities where everyone feels valued.

About the role

Reporting to the Home Manager, the Chef Manager oversees all kitchen and food service operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring, and managing the kitchen and food services team
• Preparing and overseeing high-quality, nutritious meals aligned with residents’ dietary needs
• Managing specialised diets, supplements, and texture-modified foods
• Menu planning in consultation with residents and clinical teams
• Managing food orders, stock control, and budgets
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and aged care accreditation standards
• Conducting audits and contributing to continuous improvement and accreditation processes

You are an organised, hands-on leader with strong communication skills and a genuine passion for aged care. You lead by example, manage people and priorities effectively, and foster a positive team culture.

Requirements

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
• Experience overseeing a fast paced, multiservice kitchen
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (preferred)
• Sound understanding of Aged Care Standards, accreditation, and continuous improvement
• Proven people leadership and budget management experience
• Knowledge of food safety standards and aged care accreditation requirements
• Current Police Check and COVID-19 vaccinations

Our Values

Unified by our commitment to providing superior care, our values see our divers team collaborate to deliver on our promise to our residents:

• Compassion: generous spirit, welcoming hospitality, connect.
• Integrity: honest, trustworthy and ethical in all that we do.
• Dignity: True worth of every individual.
• Diversity: Value uniqueness of each person.
• Accountable: we are accountable of all actions and outcomes to residents, their carers families and those who fund, govern and support us.
• Family: it is in how we think, behave and talk. It is reflected in the environments and experiences we create.
• Respect: We promote care, compassion and consideration with residents, their carers, families and each other.

Why work with us

• Supportive culture demonstrating the core values,
• Confidential EAP Support,
• Learning and development opportunities,
• Onsite parking,
• Coffee, biscuits and events to enjoy.

If you are a passionate food services leader ready to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!