Lutheran Homes Group
Head Chef
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Location: Glynde
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Roster: Tuesday to Saturday
Shifts: Morning shifts available with start times of 6:00am or 9:00am.
About Lutheran Homes Group
Lutheran Homes Group (LHG) is a leading not-for-profit provider of Home and Community Support, Retirement Living, and Residential Care across South Australia and Victoria. Our organisation provides services to over 2,000 residents, supported by a dedicated team of 1,500 staff and volunteers. Together, we deliver personalised care that empowers ageing Australians to live with dignity and choice. Committed to quality care, innovation, and staff development, we continue to grow and set new standards of excellence while making a positive impact on the lives of those we support.
What We Offer
- Competitive wages in line with the Aged Care Award
- Ongoing training, professional development, and genuine opportunities for career progression
- Meaningful work that makes a real difference in the lives of ageing Australians every day
Your Pay And Benefits At a Glance
- Competitive hourly rate plus superannuation
- Access to salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free each year, plus the ability to salary package an additional $2,650 for eligible meal entertainment and holiday accommodation expenses
- Free confidential counselling and wellbeing support for you and your immediate family
- Free annual influenza vaccination
- Exclusive retail, lifestyle, and insurance discounts
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About The Role
As our Head Chef, you will play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing of our residents through nutritious, delicious, and thoughtfully prepared meals. Leading and mentoring the kitchen team, you will ensure food services are delivered to the highest standards, creating positive dining experiences that meet the diverse needs and preferences of those we support. Working closely with the Hotel Services Manager, you will champion quality, safety, and excellence in every aspect of food service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading a high-performing kitchen team to deliver outstanding food services.
- Creating fresh, nutritious meals that delight residents and support their wellbeing.
- Maintaining excellence in food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Managing stock, costs, catering requests, and day-to-day kitchen operations.
- Supporting Café operations.
- Building meaningful resident connections and continuously improving the dining experience.
What You Will Need
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- Min 4 years' experience in a Chef role
- Formal Chef qualifications - Essential
- Food quality and control systems
- Policies, guidelines, standard operating procedures (instruction to be provided)
- Aged Care Quality Standards
- Strong organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills
- Well-developed communication (face-to-face and written) and interpersonal skills to develop strong, professional relationships with all internal/external stakeholders
- Supervision. Ability to bring out the best in others.
Candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment and must hold a current NDIS Worker Clearance. In line with current health guidelines for the aged care sector, candidates are strongly encouraged to be up to date with all recommended vaccinations.
To apply or to view a detailed position description, please click 'Apply Now'.
Lutheran Homes Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and faiths who share our commitment to caring for others.
Applications close 18 September 2026, 5pm
Candidates may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to the closing date so apply today!
Please note we are not accepting recruitment agency applications at this time.
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