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About the HomeThe elegant Bupa Queens Park is set in a beachside suburb of Eastern Sydney, 7 mins from Bondi. Accessible by public transport, it consists of 71 beds, with various care units. Our primary goal is placing our focus on the health, lifestyle and well-being of our residents.To learn more about our beautiful care home visit: Bupa Queens Park | Aged Care Randwick (bupaagedcare.com.au)About the RoleAs 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 BupaDiscounts on Health Insurance, Home, Contents and Landlord Insurance, Car Insurance, Travel Insurance, Pet InsuranceVIVA Happier & Healthier - our employee wellbeing program - live healthier and happier see more about Why we work at Bupa; Weve 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.Career development: Youll 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.DutiesRun an efficient, high-quality dining and catering service for the residents of the care homeCollaborate with the Lifestyle team to ensure all activities and events are appropriately planned and catered forEnsure any specialist resident dietary requirements are met (e.g. diabetes, weight loss or gain)Prepare the main dishes for lunch and dinnerOversee the washing, preparation, and cooking of all foods, including vegetables, soups, sauces, gravies, desserts, sandwiches, salads, bread, and rollsEnsure that all meals are prepared fresh daily utilising seasonal produceManage safe and correct processes in food purchasing, storage, handling, and preparationImplement infection control principles and practices as per infection control policiesComplete paperwork promptly and correctly as per duty list and Quality & Assurance ProcessesIdentify training needs and requirements of Catering Staff - this includes changes to processes or resident requirements, introduction to new equipment safety or environmental regulationsSkills and ExperienceCertificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is essentialAged Care / Hotel/Restaurant experience preferredIdeally you would have previous experience in a similar roleEffective time management, organisational skills and budget managementPrevious experience in leading a team is desirable and managing a budgetUnderstanding of Food AuditsDemonstrated experience working within a multidisciplinary team and ability to effectively liaise with stakeholdersStrong interpersonal skills and a customer service focusHow to ApplyClick Apply to be taken to our online application process. As part of your application you will be asked to complete pre-employment checks.Bupa Villages and Aged Care is a NDIS approved provider. As part of the NDIS scheme, employees working within a NDIS facility, in a risk assessed role, must have a completed NDIS check. This is part of compliance and needs to be completed prior to commencement.To learn more about working at Bupa please visit our website: 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.*Eligibility criteria and conditions apply #J-18808-Ljbffr