Chef Manager
Job No:
JPR1833
Location:
Bentley
At Juniper we are proud to be one of Western Australia's biggest local aged care providers, championing individualised care that keeps our customers connected to the people, passions and places they have always loved. Right across the state, we are committed to exceptional care, accommodation, and support services for older Western Australians. Our team at Rowethorpe Catering is dedicated to ensuring that our residents receive exceptional catering services that meet their nutritional needs and enhance their overall well-being.
The Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chef Manager to join our team at Rowethorpe Catering. The successful candidate will ensure that our catering services adhere to best practice standards, provide ongoing training for staff, and support residential managers in delivering quality catering services. Reporting to the Hospitality Services Manager, the successful candidate will honour our core values of Welcome, Respect, Compassion, Hope, and Courage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure adherence to best practice standards, update policies, arrange training, support managers, provide nutrition information, maintain communication, assist in recruitment, and address improvement suggestions.
- Conduct regular meetings, gather feedback, visit sites for resident choices, and manage social events and hospitality services.
- Uphold Food Safety Standards Australia & New Zealand, maintain HACCP programs, and supervise cleaning and maintenance.
- Support financial planning, review monthly results, monitor costs, utilise standardised systems, benchmark meal costs, calculate menu costs, and standardise menus.
- Manage preferred supplier agreements, conduct reviews, and ensure value purchasing.
- Plan strategic direction, identify new opportunities, and network within the industry.
- Ensure health and safety compliance, report incidents, attend training, participate in risk assessment, and maintain infection control awareness.
- Provide support for nutrition and special dietary needs.
- Maintain high levels of communication to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Train and mentor service staff, manage hospitality services, and uphold food safety standards.
Key Requirements:
- Qualifications in Catering Management and/or Chef training (essential).
- Current Western Australian Driver Licence
- Knowledge of OSH and legal requirements, statutory regulations, and aged care facility standards (desirable).
- Proven experience as a Catering Manager with experience in aged care (an advantage).
- Strong financial and strategic management knowledge.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
- Effective communication with stakeholders and skills in workplace counselling, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to manage customer expectations and work in a consultative team environment.
- Ability to build relationships and work within a continuous quality improvement culture.
Why Join Us?
- $86,190 plus 11.5% super
- Supportive and welcoming organisation
- Access to salary sacrifice options up to $18,550 per annum
- Health insurance discount with Medibank or HBF
- Non-profit, values-driven Western Australian aged care provider
- Access to Juniperks-an online platform for retail discounts, employee perks and wellness initiatives
- Free parking on site
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about delivering person-centred care and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply, submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position.
For more information, please contact Deeqa on 6119 5905. We look forward to welcoming you to our team at Juniper Rowethorpe.
Application Deadline: 18 August 2024