Aged Care Kitchen Leader & Menu Innovator

Compass Group Pty Limited; Frankston; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Discounts through 100+ retailers

Training & development

Clear career paths

Job summary

Compass Group Pty Limited is seeking a Chef Manager to lead and oversee kitchen operations at an aged care site in Frankston South. You will manage food production, catering for residents, and ensure OH&S compliance while delivering exceptional service to residents and families.

The role requires kitchen leadership, a minimum Cert 3 Commercial Cookery and a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, plus experience with P&L management and Microsoft Office. A police check is preferred.

Qualifications

• Kitchen leadership experience essential.
• Experience with P&L management and budget oversight.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Food safety knowledge and HACCP principles required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee food production and menu catering for residents.
• Ensure contract compliance and OH&S requirements are met.
• Mentor staff and foster a positive work culture.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to residents and families.
• Manage stock, budgets and back/front-of-house operations.
• Minimise wastage and maintain catering controls.
• Build strong client relationships to meet partnership goals.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

P&L management

MS Office

Food safety knowledge

Education

Cert 3 Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

Chef Manager

$85,000 base salary plus 12% superannuation

• Work at an Aged Care site in Frankston South
• Permanent Full-Time Position
• Showcase your talents and make a difference in the lives our most vulnerable

Everything we do is motivated by excellence served with care. We believe that the best way to provide meaningful, genuine experiences for residents is to train, develop, and recognize our greatest asset –our people. This approach makes the Morrison Living difference.

The Position

• Assist and oversee food production and menu-based catering for residents in this aged care facility
• Ensure contract compliance is met and understanding of the scope of work required (including all OH&S compliance)
• Lead, mentor and create a positive work culture
• Provide exceptional customer service for residents and their families
• Responsible for stock control, budgets, staff mentoring and training both front and back of house
• Ensure all catering controls are in place and wastage is kept to the minimum
• Building and leveraging positive customer and client relationships to achieve our partnership objectives

The Person

• Kitchen leadership experience is essential
• Minimum Cert 3 Commercial Cookery qualification and Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Experience in HACCP, food safety and infection control - Aged care experience preferred
• Good understanding of IDDSI and the preparation of texture modified meals
• Experience with full P&L Management and Intermediate computer/Microsoft office skills
• Ability to deliver a high standard of customer focused service as this is also a client facing role
• Police check holder (or be willing to obtain a police check prior to employment)

The Benefits

• Multiple salary packaging options to make your dollar go further
• Access to 100+ retail discounts
• Access to a wide variety of training & development
• Clear career paths and support to achieve your goals.