At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant kitchen team to create delicious, nutritious meals for our residents.
- Company: Join Bupa, a caring and supportive aged care provider in beautiful Kempsey.
- Benefits: Enjoy great discounts, ongoing training, and potential sponsorship opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values inclusivity and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives through quality dining experiences.
- Qualifications: Certificate in Commercial Cookery and experience in a similar role preferred.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
About the Home
Bupa Kempsey is a modern care home located in the Mid North Coast region of NSW. It is situated in the historic Macleay Valley known for its cedar timber industry, the home of Slim Dusty and the iconic Akubra hat factory. It consists of 82 beds, with a variety of 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
- 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
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.
Chef Manager – Kempsey in West Kempsey employer: Bupa Australia
At Bupa, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the wellbeing and growth of our employees. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, we foster a supportive work culture where your voice matters and your contributions make a real impact in shaping the future of healthcare. Enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements, ample opportunities for professional development, and the chance to be part of a global leader dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier lives.
