Description and requirements
Great Career Opportunity – Permanent Full-Time Position
Location: 40 Central Road, Blackburn VIC
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Chef Manager to join our team at Regis Blackburn on a full‐time basis. You will be responsible for the supervision and delivery of premium meal service, including menu planning, catering, infrastructure management, ordering, quality service delivery and continuous improvement.
How you will make an impact as a Chef Manager
* Manage compliance related to food safety, WHS and quality.
* Passion for providing high quality nutritious meals.
* Lead and motivate the team, and participate in recruitment and training.
* Stock control and ordering.
* Resident dietary management.
* Kitchen and food cost management.
* Production and delivery of high‐quality meals.
* Service excellence around all aspects of the dining experience.
* Communicate with residents and families and document resident needs if required.
* Provide management and guidance to the kitchen staff, ensuring a smooth operation.
What You Will Bring To The Role
* Experience within aged care preferred; broader catering experience from commercial catering in high volume desired.
* Understand the impact of food cost management.
* Proactive approach to continuous improvement.
* Chef qualifications and experience; understanding of special dietary needs.
* Strong personal presentation and grooming skills.
* Food safety legislation knowledge is required.
Benefits That Support And Reward You
* Enjoy a flexible working environment giving you better life balance and wellbeing.
* Lots of opportunities to realise your potential in an organisation that invests in your personal development.
* Be supported to grow, learn, and explore new career pathways or specialisations across Australia.
* Salary Sacrifice – Novated Lease (Maxxia).
* Enjoy a 12‐week parental leave policy, supporting you and your family every step of the way.
* Caring for your wellbeing through discounts on health insurance and gym membership, and free access to counselling, financial guidance and personal support.
* An Employee Referral Program, where you can get financially rewarded for recommending friends for roles at Regis.
* Plus, reward and recognition programs celebrating your hard work.
Belonging at Regis BlackburnWith Forest Hill Chase just down the road, the Belgrave and Lilydale train line nearby, and a selection of cafés and restaurants within reach, Regis Blackburn is an idyllic place to provide care and support. Regis Blackburn also has a dedicated Sensory Support Unit which provides specialist support to deaf, deaf‐blind, and hearing‐impaired residents. Our Home employs deaf carers and a number of hearing employees are trained in Auslan and tactile Auslan.
What Our People Love About Working HereAs a team that supports older people to live life on their terms, we genuinely care for our people, our work and the elderly. We make a big deal of recognising and supporting you, creating a culture of mutual respect, offering more opportunities to build your career. We believe in the power of hearts and minds. We know how the little things make a real difference. We are a close‐knit, collaborative team that values kindness and puts your wellbeing first. Our commitment to your safety shines through in our Circle of Care initiative, the winner in the Safer and Supported Workforce Awards 2024, which ensures you are physically and psychologically safe at work. We want you to feel seen, valued, and respected for who you are as an individual and the professional skills you bring to the team. We celebrate your work, support your life outside of work and consider you one of our own from the start.
Join Regis
No matter your role, you can take pride in knowing you are making a real, lasting impact on people's lives and helping to shape the future of aged care in Australia. It is work you can feel good about. #JoinRegis
PrerequisitesTo work in residential aged care, you will need to provide satisfactory background checks, including NDIS or police check (role dependent), current year flu vaccination, and certification proof.
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