Food Services Manager

Ron Conn – Avondale Heights

Full Time Basis

• Join a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference in the lives of older Australians.
• Maximise your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
• Grow with us—Wintringham invests in your ongoing training and professional development.
• Full-time opportunity—Monday to Friday, offering stability and work-life balance.
• Work locally at our Ron Conn Aged Care Home in Avondale Heights (VIC), in a supportive and inclusive team.

About us

Wintringham is a values-driven not-for-profit organisation providing high-quality housing, aged care, and support services to older people who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness. We champion dignity, choice, and social justice through empowerment-based care.  

Your new role

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Food Services Manager to lead our Food & Nutrition team across multiple residential aged care homes. This strategic role oversees operations from our Central Production Unit, ensuring nutritious, appealing meals are delivered with care and respect.                                         

Your responsibilities and duties will include the below:

• Lead a consumer-focused food service that reflects Wintringham’s values of dignity and choice.
• Oversee cook-chill production, menu planning, and compliance with IDDSI and food safety standards.
• Engage residents in menu design and dining experience improvements.
• Manage budgets, procurement, and supplier relationships.
• Supervise and support staff, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Drive continuous improvement through audits, training, and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide input on kitchen design and equipment planning.

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a multi-site food service leadership role.
• Accredited Food Supervisor certification and cookery/catering qualifications.
• Strong financial, organisational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability in consumer engagement, staff supervision, and training delivery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

This sounds great! How do I apply?

For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Position Description here 

Applications can be directed to Phil Goulding and submitted via our website

Please upload your documents in PDF Format

Applications close on Friday 14^th of November 2025 at 5pm.

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences, our Inclusion Statement may be accessed here. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at inclusion@wintringham.org.au

Successful applicants may be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having one dose of a COVID-19 before commencing employment and must provide evidence.