Chef Manager – Tugun Runaway Bay

Are you a passionate Master Chef ready for your next opportunity? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Bupa Tugun is a modern care home situated in a lovely beachside suburb on the sunny Gold Coast. You will be just minutes from local parks, beaches, cafes, shops and transport options. It consists of 163 beds, with high and low residential, respite and dementia 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. This is a full time permanent role.

The Benefits

• 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.
• Career development; You'll have a real say in shaping the future direction of the business and your own career.
• Access to leading training and professional development - supported by our quality education team and expert clinicians.
• Comprehensive induction and buddy program - we set you up for success from the outset.
• 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.

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