Chef Manager

7 hours ago

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Bupa Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Join Bupa Aged Care and be at the heart of it in Bendigo

The delightful Bendigo care home is located in the vibrant regional centre of Victoria. It consists of 152 beds, with various care units. 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.

Benefits of Bupa

  • Free select health insurance products for you and your immediate family up to $5500*
  • 5-x free telehealth GP appointments through Blua (our digital health platform) for you or your immediate family.
  • VIVA Happier & Healthier - our employee wellbeing program - live healthier and happier – see more about Why we work at Bupa; We've got your back. We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally, so they can be the best support for our customers. If our customers deserve outstanding healthcare, then so do you.
  • Career development; You'll have a real say in shaping the future direction of the business and your own career because we believe that when you grow, Bupa grows.
  • Access to leading training and professional development - supported by our quality education team and expert clinicians with a commitment to clinical excellence.
  • Comprehensive induction and buddy program - we set you up for success from the outset and ease you into your new role with support.
  • Be recognised and rewarded - Bupa Love Reward & Recognition Program ensures that the gratitude of our residents and their families is passed on to staff who deserve it.

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

Bupa cares about creating and sustaining a safe and inclusive workplace where our team members feel they belong regardless of gender identity (including how one chooses to express it), ethnicity, disability (physical, mental and/or sensory), 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.

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants.

We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you'd like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.

How to Apply

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