Chef Manager | South Morang

Bupaoptical; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A modern care home in Victoria is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a high-functioning kitchen and catering service. This part-time position involves ensuring quality meals meet resident preferences and managing food safety and dietary requirements. Candidates should have a Certificate in Commercial Cookery and experience in a similar role. Join a supportive team that values diversity and inclusivity.

Benefits

Supportive team culture

Continual learning opportunities

Employee discounts

Sponsorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is essential.
• Ideally you would have previous experience in a similar role.
• Aged Care / Hotel/Restaurant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run an efficient, high-quality dining and catering service.
• Collaborate with the Lifestyle team for event catering.
• Manage safe processes in food purchasing and preparation.

Skills

Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

Effective time management

Strong interpersonal skills

Understanding of Food Audits

Job description

About the Home

Bupa South Morang, a modern care home set in a quiet suburban area in South Morang just minutes from transport links, and local shops. 40kms from the CBD, it consists of 65 beds, with a variety of care types. Our primary goal is placing our focus on the health, lifestyle and well-being of our residents.

About the Role

As a Chef Manager you will work with a team of Catering assistants to lead a high functioning kitchen and catering service through the provision of quality, well presented, nutritious meals that meet Resident dining preferences and needs in a home like environment. Ensuring excellence always, whilst adhering to all related quality standards and regulations.

This role is Permanent Part - time (4 days per week - 60hrs per fortnight)

Benefits of Bupa

• Supportive, collaborative, and caring team culture
• Continual learning and development opportunities
• Great employee discounts and benefits
• Sponsorship opportunities for eligible workers
• Internal transfers across our care homes

Duties

• Run an efficient, high-quality dining and catering service for the residents of the care home
• Collaborate with the Lifestyle team to ensure all activities and events are appropriately planned and catered for
• Ensure any specialist resident dietary requirements are met (e.g. diabetes, weight loss or gain)
• Prepare the main dishes for lunch and dinner
• Oversee the washing, preparation, and cooking of all foods, including vegetables, soups, sauces, gravies, desserts, sandwiches, salads, bread, and rolls
• Ensure that all meals are prepared fresh daily utilising seasonal produce
• Manage safe and correct processes in food purchasing, storage, handling, and preparation
• Implement infection control principles and practices as per infection control policies
• Complete paperwork promptly and correctly as per duty list and Quality & Assurance Processes
• Identify training needs and requirements of Catering Staff - this includes changes to processes or resident requirements, introduction to new equipment safety or environmental regulations

Skills and Experience

• Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is essential
• Aged Care / Hotel/Restaurant experience preferred
• Ideally you would have previous experience in a similar role
• Effective time management, organisational skills and budget management
• Previous experience in leading a team is desirable and managing a budget
• Understanding of Food Audits
• Demonstrated experience working within a multidisciplinary team and ability to effectively liaise with stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer service focus

Diversity and Inclusion

Bupa cares about creating and sustaining a safe and inclusive workplace where our team members feel they belong regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or life stage. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know at the time of your application.

How to Apply

Click Apply to be taken to our online application process. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete pre-employment checks. To learn more about working at Bupa please visit our website: careers.bupa.com.au