LDK Seniors' Living is building Australia’s most innovative seniors’ living villages, that will truly be worthy of our seniors. LDK values Love, Decency, and Kindness, placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. You'll experience a 5-star employee journey with us, industry-leading engagement scores, and exciting growth opportunities through our LDK Academy. 

At LDK Greenway Views, we are seeking a creative Head Chef to join the Hospitality Team. Reporting to the Village Hospitality Manager, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day kitchen operations, whilst ensuring the provision of high-quality dining experiences for residents and guests in our a la carte restaurant, buffet services, meal delivery, three cafés, bar, and event spaces.

Duties will include:

• Developing recipes, costing and designing menus (café, buffet and meal delivery weekly; a la carte restaurant monthly).
• Supervising and training kitchen staff and managing the performance of your team
• Overseeing the food elements of restaurant, special event and café services
• Ensuring the efficient and timely preparation of meals and beverages
• Ensuring hygiene standards and cleanliness are maintained
• Maintaining team engagement through leadership by example and providing support
• Adhering to HACCP and LDK policies
• Complying with accreditation standards
• Daily monitoring of food safety and general OH&S
• Total stock management including ordering, stock rotation, stock-taking etc.
• Periodic financial reporting
• Rostering and managing staff absences
• Managing maintenance of kitchen equipment

About You:

Qualifications/Certificates

• Cert III in Commercial Cookery or a higher hospitality qualification
• Food Safety Supervisor Certification

Professional Experience and Skillset

• Experience as a Head chef
• Experience in a hotel environment (desirable)
• Experience running multiple outlets simultaneously 
• Quality-driven foodie chef with an eye for details
• Great team development skills – you have managed a successful culinary team before 
• Calm under pressure - you don’t take yourself too seriously!
• Ability to manage change
• Experience creating and implementing menus
• Hands-on approach with energy and drive
• Technically sound cooking skills with a modern approach
• IT savvy with proven administration skills
• Extensive, proven cooking experience with referees available
• Awareness of the dietary requirements of the elderly (desirable)

At LDK, we pride ourselves on the luxury service we like to provide our residents. If you have worked in 5-star environments and have fine-dining experience, we would love to hear from you!

For further information about LDK Seniors’ Living, visit our website at https://ldk.com.au/

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a national police clearance and receive a current influenza immunisation prior to starting with us.