Chef Manager- Calvary Kirralee

• Make a difference in the lives of our residents with one of Australia’s leading health care providers
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Located in Ballarat VIC
• Full time position available!

About the role

Reporting to the Home Manager at Calvary Kirralee, located in Ballarat, we currently have an opportunity for a Chef Manager to join our team!

Key Responsibilities

• A passion for, and previous experience working as a Chef Manager in Aged Care
• You will be responsible for managing a team of 6 to 8 support staff.
• Knowledge of the various legislative and regulatory requirements relevant to the catering service within the residential care sector.
• Working knowledge of menu planning, ordering, managing stock levels, IDDSI, staff supervision and allergen management.
• Expected to coordinate supply and delivery of stock and meet regulatory compliance for reporting

What you bring 

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery
• Diploma of Hospitality
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (Health Care Competencies)
• Significant experience in a similar role in the residential care or health care sectors.
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission-based organisation

Employee Benefits Calvary offers:

• Salary packaging options available
• Career progression
• Discounts on selected health insurance products
• Corporate health and fitness program- access to a wide range of fitness facilities.
• Corporate discounts available across travel & accommodation, retail and many more categories.

About Calvary

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

Why work for Calvary?

Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

If you are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that supports the community, apply now!

Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.