Senior Vice President – Australian Institute of Technical Chefs (AITC) | Former Royal Household Chef | Healthcare Culinary Leader | Mentor to Many - Chef Jeffrey Richard Gear. So you want to be a chef? Let me tell you a story. It starts with fire, burns with obsession and dances somewhere between divine artistry and complete bloody chaos

Smart kitchens are no longer a futuristic concept – they are here. From Bluetooth temperature probes to centralised ordering portals and visual compliance dashboards, aged care kitchens are being re-engineered for precision and transparency.

As Australian hospitality continues to rebound from pandemic disruptions and workforce shortages, a quiet but powerful revolution is taking place within the aged care sector. Once regarded as the final chapter in a chef’s journey, aged care is now emerging as one of the most complex, challenging and purpose-driven sectors in modern foodservice.