Chef Manager

Australian Unity; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 week parental leave

Referral bonus $500

Employee assistance program

Learning program

Staff discounts

Job summary

Australian Unity Limited is seeking a Chef Manager to lead the kitchen at Peninsula Grange, Mornington, delivering nutritious meals and ensuring high standards of service for residents under the Better Together ageing model.

The role requires a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, a Food Handling/Safety certificate, and solid leadership skills. It offers full-time hours, on-site work, and supportive benefits for staff development and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
• A Food Handling or Food Safety Certificate (HLTFSE001) or willingness to obtain one.
• A strong customer focus and leadership skills.
• Experience in a similar role within Aged Care or catering would be advantageous but not essential.
• Knowledge of special dietary requirements/modified meals beneficial.
• Fully Vaccinated for Covid 19, including the booster and influenza.

Responsibilities

• Preparing nutritious dinners and desserts to the highest standards.
• Knowledge of Allergens and Intolerances and catering for individual dietary requirements.
• Driving new ACQS regulatory standards.
• Managing stock levels, ensuring that ordering for the facility is done correctly and in line with budgets.
• Maintaining hygiene standards within the kitchen and adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Leading and supporting team of Food Service Assistants, Chefs and Cooks.
• Full-Time employment - hours Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.
• Catering to special dietary and nutritional needs of residents.
• Interacting with residents and providing person-centred care.

Skills

Leadership

Customer focus

People management

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

What’s on Offer:

We value our Residential Communities teams and the wonderful work they do. Our employees enjoy an enviable range of benefits, including the following:

• 14 week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents PLUS our Bump to Baby program – an employee support service connecting you to a team of maternal health experts, midwives, and nurses
• Employee Referral Program – refer your friends and family members to join us and receive $500.00 per successful referral (Conditions apply)
• Employee Assistance Program – support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most
• A supported employee Learning program, including a customised Induction on joining us
• Attractive employee discounts on Australian Unity Banking products, Private Health and General Insurance

Your New Role

As the Chef Manager , you will lead a team at Peninsula Grange in Mornington to provide hospitality services to all residents, including assisting with the efficient preparation and delivery of quality meals.

You will enjoy working within our Better Together social model of ageing well, which offers a continuum of care and support services for our Residents, within a range of accommodation options in one location.

What Your New Role Looks Like:

• Preparing nutritious dinners and desserts to the highest standards
• Knowledge of Allergens and Intolerances and catering for individual dietary requirements
• Driving new ACQS regulatory standards.
• Managing stock levels, ensuring that ordering for the facility is done correctly and in line with budgets.
• Maintaining hygiene standards within the kitchen and adhering to health and safety procedures
• Leading and supporting team of Food Service Assistants and Chefs and Cooks.
• Full- Time employment - The hours are Monday through to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.
• Catering to special dietary and nutritional needs of residents
• Interacting with residents and providing person centred care.

About You

Above all, you will align to our Values of Bold, Warm, and Honest. You will be able to demonstrate empathy and the ability to provide excellent care for your customers.

Does this sound like you?

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• A Food Handling or Food Safety Certificate (HLTFSE001) or willingness to obtain one
• A strong customer focus and leadership skills.
• Experience in a similar role within Aged Care or catering would be advantageous but not essential.
• Knowledge of special dietary requirements/modified meals beneficial
• Fully Vaccinated for Covid 19, including the booster and influenza.

If you are looking for a rewarding role and a great work environment; help support our residents to thrive.

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan, please click https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan