LINDSEY O'GRADY
CATERING OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Lindsey is a seasoned culinary professional with over 35 years of experience in hospitality and aged care. Lindsey is one of RiseUp’s amazing Catering Operations Specialists and oversees hospitality and catering development with our aged care partners.
Throughout his career as an Executive Chef, Lindsey held roles in aged care with Springwood and Hawkesbury Village, and then Sodexo. In these roles, he oversaw culinary operations for large residential nursing homes, managing large teams and ensuring high standards of quality and customer experience.
Lindsey has previously worked as a Senior Chef Instructor at the Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, combining his culinary skills with teaching, imparting knowledge to students through hands-on instruction and theoretical learning.
Lindsey's diverse background in vocational training, sales, catering and laundry management, showcases his adaptability and wide-ranging skills. Lindsey specialises in recipe and menu design, team management, food safety compliance, and creating positive dining experiences.