Catering Manager

mercyagedcare; City Of Kalamunda; Sur place; AUD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mercy Health is seeking a Catering Manager at Villa Maria Hostel, Lesmurdie, WA. You will lead catering, housekeeping and laundry services to create a warm, home-like environment for residents, families and staff, with no nights and alternate weekends.

Join a dedicated team focused on high-quality hospitality and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidate has a Certificate in Commercial Cookery, strong leadership skills, and experience managing meals for large groups while coordinating menus to meet

Qualifications

• Certificate in Commercial Cookery and relevant qualification.
• Hands-on leadership with the ability to lead by example in the kitchen.
• Strong leadership skills with experience coaching small teams.
• Experience in preparing meals for large groups.
• Skills in menu coordination and tailoring meals to dietary needs.
• Knowledge of OHS, food safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing housekeeping and laundry operations.
• Aged care experience desirable but not essential.

Responsabilités

• Lead catering, housekeeping and laundry to deliver high-quality hospitality.
• Oversee meal preparation and service, ensuring nutritious meals and safety.
• Ensure housekeeping and laundry operations are efficient and compliant.
• Foster a positive team environment and staff development.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manage resources within budget.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance resident experience.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team management

Menu planning

Food safety

Dietary accommodation

Formation

Certificate in Commercial Cookery

Description du poste

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours: Alternate Weekends | Monday to Friday | 75 Hours per fortnight

Location: Villa Maria Hostel, Lesmurdie, WA

Upload with Application: Resume, cover letty.com.auer, and all relevant qualifications

Contact: Cyndy Johnson l Email: [e-mail]

Where there's life, there's Mercy.

Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us at Mercy Health and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

At Mercy Health, every moment matters. As a Catering Manager, you'll lead high-quality hospitality services that create a warm, home-like environment for residents, families, and staff. Enjoy true work-life balance with no nights and alternate weekends streamlined operations with set menus and suppliers, and the support of a passionate team committed to making a meaningful difference every day. This role reports to the Precinct Manager and oversees catering, housekeeping, and laundry services to ensure excellence in every detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage catering, housekeeping, and laundry services to deliver exceptional hospitality.
• Oversee meal preparation and food service, ensuring residents enjoy nutritious, varied meals that meet all health and safety regulations.
• Ensure housekeeping and laundry services are efficient, effective, and compliant with all policies and standards.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented environment that supports staff development and high-quality service.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manage resources efficiently within budget.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance the resident experience.

What you'll bring

• Certificate in Commercial Cookery
• A hands-on leadership with the ability to lead by example in the kitchen when needed.
• Strong leadership skills with proven experience managing and coaching small teams.
• Experience in preparing and cooking for large groups.
• Skills in menu coordination and tailoring meals to diverse dietary needs.
• Knowledge of OHS, food safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing housekeeping and laundry operations.
• Aged care experience is desirable but not essential - we welcome candidates from hotel and restaurant backgrounds, with all relevant training provided.

Other Requirements

• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Clearance or recent Police check

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.