Full-Time Chef

Job Overview

Job Description

Kew SRS Pty Ltd
Business Name: Kew SRS
Business Address: 48 Sackville Street, Kew, Victoria 3101

Salary Range: $ 80,000 - $85,000 Plus Superannuation
Work Type: Full-Time
Hours: 38 hours per week

FULL-TIME CHEF

Aim of the role
• To deliver an elevated dining experience for our residents, one that achieves the goals and objectives of Kew SRS and ensures that our high standard of tailored nutrition is provided to residents every day.

Scope of the role
• The responsibilities of the role encompass menu design, collaboration with health professionals and care staff, recipe development, meal preparation, management of kitchen operations, including budgeting and cost control, and training and monitoring staff to ensure that we deliver a consistently positive dining experience for our residents.

Reporting lines
The nominated role of Chef reports to the SRS Manager.

Responsibilities
Menu Development and Planning:
• Develop creative menus and recipes to provide a balanced and nutritious diet for residents.
• Ensure residents are provided with nutritious meals that meet their precise dietary needs, including consideration around texture modification, and age, culture and dietary preferences.
• Work closely with dieticians and other healthcare professionals in the development of the Kew SRS menu and individual dietary programs.

Kitchen Operations Management:
• Prepare food for service as part of the team during service hours.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest quality standards, consistently delivering an exceptional dining experience.
• Monitor food presentation and plating, ensuring consistency across all dishes.
• Regularly check food quality, freshness, and storage procedures.
• Monitor and manage kitchen inventory, placing orders for stock and ensuring adequate levels of ingredients are available.
• Ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Ensure the effective financial management of kitchen operations.
• Manage food wastage and portion control to optimise cost-effectiveness.

Leadership:
• Recruit, train, mentor and lead junior members of the kitchen team to ensure the team has the relevant skills to deliver exceptional service.
• Demonstrate preparation and cooking techniques to junior kitchen staff.

Health & Safety Compliance:
• Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards in compliance with Australian Food Safety regulations and local health codes.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and preparation of food items to avoid contamination and meet health standards.
• Implement and monitor cleaning schedules for kitchen equipment and workspaces.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with legislation, including HACCP requirements and established business policies and procedures.
• Manage OHS risks and keep accurate records of all OHS matters.

Other
• Demonstrate the values of Kew SRS at all times and support the wellbeing of staff and residents alike.
• Other key performance indicators will be set from time to time as agreed, taking into account current business objectives.

Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position requiring a minimum of 38 hours per week. Some flexibility around scheduling, including weekend work, is required.

Qualifications & Education:
A Minimum of Diploma in Commercial Cookery or similar is required. We may consider substantial experience as substitute for formal qualifications.

Experience and Abilities Required:
• At least 1 year post qualification experience in a similar professional capacity, ideally in the SRS sector.
• Proven ability to prioritise, set goals and have the determination to achieve them.
• In-depth understanding of HACCP principles and food safety standards.
• Understand cost control, cost efficient procurement practices, time management and prioritization.
• Excellent people management skills, able to get the best out of your team.

How to apply:

Applications open on 14 November 2026 and close on 14 December 2026.
Please send your CV to . Please include the job role title in your email.