Catering and Housekeeping Mgr

Employment Type: Permanent full time

Hours: 76 hours fortnightly

Location: Mercy Place Keon Park

Application: Please upload resume, cover letter, driver licence, NDIS Worker Screen check, VISA status, relevant qualifications and other documentation as listed in the job ad

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 that, 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.

Join our team, and help us deliver even greater outcomes for our aged care residents, their families, our communities, and you.

About the opportunity

At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as a catering and hospitality manager, you’ll help create cherished moments and better health outcomes for residents each day.

We require a leader to support and manage a quality driven team to provide efficient and effective hospitality services to the residents of location. You will draw upon your experience as a Chef and utilise industry knowledge to foster a resident centred environment that ensures all services provided to residents, family and friends supports our model of care.
- Manage the catering service, ensuring that the residents are provided with a variety of nutritious meals whilst maintaining health regulation compliancy.
- Manage the housekeeping and laundry services, ensuring that the residents receive efficient and effective services, with all the requirements met in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and regulatory standards.

What you’ll bring

You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
- Previous experience working as a Chef or cook and possess relevant qualifications.
- Strong leadership skills with proven success managing, mentoring and coaching a large team in a busy environment.
- Prior experience in preparation & cooking techniques for a large number of people.
- Experience in menu coordination including development of recipes tailored to an aged care environment.
- Qualification as a Food Safety Supervisor and working knowledge of OHS standards.
- Experience in managing housekeeping and laundry functions.
- Experience working within Aged Care desirable.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

- A current NDIS Worker Screen Check
- Current COVID-19 certificate, proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Why Mercy Health?

We’ve been supporting people for over 100 years. Now, we’re taking all that we have and making it even better. It’s about investing in our people and our cultures to create positive experiences and opportunities for all.

Here are some things you’ll love about working with us:

- 100+ years of caring

We’re a cornerstone of the communities we serve, and as a Catering and Housekeeping Manager, the vital work you do here will always be needed. That means career stability and so much opportunity to build your rewarding future with us.
- A team of 10,000 hearts

A career in healthcare and human services isn’t always easy, and it takes true heart. Here, you’ll join a team of over 10,000 dedicated people who carry on and support each other, whatever comes their way.
- Countless moments and lives

As a Catering and Housekeeping Manager, you’ll be right at the heart of our impact. By improving the health outcomes and quality of life of our older people, you’ll know that every moment you spend here truly matters.
- And so much more to come.

We’re on a journey to keep growing our organisation and impact for the next 100 years. We have the leadership, the scale, the heart and the vision for the future. Let’s achieve it together.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

- Find a better work-life balance with permanent day shifts
- Expand your skills, knowledge and impact with ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Make the most of your pay with our generous salary packaging options.
- Save big with access to a range of retail discounts across financial, healthcare, travel and other services.
- Live, work and feel your best with our health and wellbeing programs including an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport for you and your family. If you have an existing Fitness Passport, you can easily transfer it to Mercy Health.

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