chef manager

1 week ago


Chelsea Heights, Victoria, Australia Blue Cross Full time

17th May, 2024

About our Culture and our Company
We proudly support 31 Aged Care Residences, provide Home Care to over 1000 clients and employ over 3500 staff to deliver our exceptional services.

We value our culture and share a passion and drive to make a real difference in the lives of our residents and clients. We take great pride in recruiting people who share this passion – after all, it's our people that put the magic into aged care and enrich lives.

About the Role

This role is accountable for the daily operations of the kitchen and is required to lead and develop an effective, empowered and efficient team of hospitality staff and to effectively work with the Residence Manager, staff, residents and their families. This leadership will result in the delivery of a high-quality hospitality service to BlueCross residents. This service will be recognised as best practice, compliant and meeting food safety (HACCP) and accreditation standards.

- Chelsea Location
- Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 17:30

Role Requirement

  • Commercial Cookery background or Hospitality Qualification
  • Food Safety Supervisor Health Competencies Qualifications
  • Demonstrated hands on kitchen management experience in Aged Care/External catering contractor setting
  • An understanding of the Aged Care Act 1997, Accreditation Standards and relevant legislation
  • Sound financial/budget management experience
  • Previous experience in the management of Food Safety Plans specific to Aged Care
  • Previous experience in the design and implementation of nutritionally adequate and appropriate menus specific to Aged Care
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated prioritization and organization skills
  • Proven ability and commitment to work autonomously
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate an operational team
  • Commitment to maintain confidentiality in all matters
  • Roster management skills
  • Consultative approach with residents, staff, colleagues and other stakeholders

This is a great time to come into Aged Care and make a difference to the lives of our Residents and help us to change the way food is perceived in Aged Care.

We offer:

  • High level of support from the BlueCross team
  • Career development pathways
  • Employee discounts with many top Australian Brands

BlueCross provides exceptional person-centred care and services to our culturally, linguistically and socially diverse consumers. This is achieved by having a workforce that values and respects diversity in thought and experience in our teams. Accordingly, BlueCross is committed to embracing diversity in our teams and ensuring our workplace is culturally safe, inclusive and equitable.

We pride ourselves on providing a workplace for all staff, contractors and associates that is free of discrimination.

All people employed at BlueCross are required to undergo pre-employment screening that includes a current Police Record Check, Flu & COVID vaccinations as mandated by the Government.

If you're ready to apply just hit "Apply Now"

BlueCross delivers residential and home care services focusing on wellness and capabilities, changing the face of aged care.

"BlueCross values the health and safety of all of our people. As such, a condition of your employment is that you may be required to participate in vaccination programs as determined by BlueCross"

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