Chef Manager - Aged Care Home

About the role

Bupa Armidale is an aged care home set in a converted heritage building in a leafy residential area, close to the city centre and public transport, with 46 beds. As Chef Manager you will work with a team of catering assistants to run a high-functioning kitchen and catering service that provides quality, well-presented, nutritious meals meeting residents' dining preferences and needs, while following all quality standards and regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Run an efficient, high-quality dining and catering service for the residents
• Collaborate with the Lifestyle team so activities and events are properly planned and catered for
• Meet specialist dietary requirements such as diabetes, weight loss or gain
• Prepare the main dishes for lunch and dinner
• Oversee washing, preparation and cooking of all foods, including vegetables, soups, sauces, gravies, desserts, sandwiches, salads, bread and rolls
• Ensure meals are prepared fresh daily using seasonal produce
• Manage safe processes in food purchasing, storage, handling and preparation
• Implement infection control principles and practices
• Complete paperwork promptly and correctly according to the duty list and Quality & Assurance processes
• Identify training needs of catering staff, including process changes, new equipment safety and environmental regulations

Required profile

• Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is essential
• Aged care, hotel or restaurant experience preferred
• Ideally previous experience in a similar role
• Experience leading a team and managing a budget is desirable
• Understanding of food audits
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team and strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Required skills

• Effective time management, organisation and budget management
• Team leadership and stakeholder liaison

What we offer

• Relocation assistance and up to 4 weeks of accommodation
• Free selected health insurance products for you and your immediate family, up to $5,500
• VIVA Happier & Healthier employee wellbeing program
• Career development and a comprehensive induction and buddy program
• Training and professional development supported by an education team and clinicians

To apply, use the online application process on the employer's careers site, which includes pre-employment checks.