Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits.

Working with Southern Cross Care means you are valued, supported, and rewarded. Our Bee Well program gives you great discounts on groceries, travel, and health insurance, plus resources to boost your wellbeing. You will also enjoy salary packaging to help you take home more pay while building a career that makes a real difference.

Fixed Term Full Time Contract (17 August 2026 to 10 December 2026)

• Mondays to Fridays  (09:00 to 17:30)

About the role

The Chef Manager provides leadership for catering functions, ensuring the preparation and service of high-quality, nutritious meals that meet resident preferences and special dietary needs. The role is responsible for maintaining compliance with Food Safety regulations, HACCP standards, and accreditation requirements.

For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to the position description.

About you

We are looking for people who will be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients. To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Relevant trade certificate or cookery experience, plus the Food Safety Supervisor Course (Standard 3.2.2A).

• Previous experience working as a cook or chef with responsibility for the planning and preparation of nutritionally balanced and appetising meals in an aged care environment. 

• Expertise in Aged Care Standards, food regulatory requirements, and supporting residents with dementia is essential.

• Sound problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.

• Intermediate computer skills, including Google Workspace and database systems.

About us

Southern Cross Care is one of Australia’s leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.

When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your wellbeing and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.

Apply online: careers.southerncrosscare.com.au/jobs/search

Applications close:  19.06.2026 at 12pm