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Form of workOUR ORGANISATION
With six facilities across the Sydney metropolitan region, our organisation provides care to approximately 700 residents in comfortable, home-like environments. Our facilities are located in Blacktown, Guildford, Manly Vale, Penrith, Seven Hills and Summer Hill with the executive team based in offices near our Seven Hills facility. Our organisation has been the forefront of Residential Aged Care, for over 40 years. We have a clear focus on providing quality of life in a community atmosphere, whilst respecting the dignity and needs of everyone. We achieve this by offering quality care through a dedicated team of loyal staff and by forming true partnerships with our residents and their representatives. We aim to be flexible and responsive to our residents’ changing needs and go out of our way to be as helpful as possible to ensure optimum quality of life.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Hardi Aged Care is currently seeking a Catering Manager, to provide support and lead the team. We are looking for a keen individual who has experience in Aged Care or Hospitality sector. This permanent full time role is a rare opportunity to lead a team that provides quality care in our community.
The role involves food preparation and service for residents, catering for special diets, general cleaning, and the managing a team of staff.
Great opportunity to join a friendly team, supportive environment that provides ongoing education and development opportunities. Flexible working conditions that support a work/life balance.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leading a team in preparation of ingredients / menu – adherence to service times with consistency and quality of food product
- Supervision of staff
- Ordering stock
- Monitoring food and labour costs
- Monitoring and promoting kitchen hygiene and food safety practices
- Resident and staff engagement
- Preparing and cooking of meals on a daily basis
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The successful applicant will possess the following:
- Must have a valid NDIS or willing to obtain one
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in the preparation of food in the Aged Care preferably or Hospitality environment
- Experience in managing / supervising a small team
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to providing quality services to residents
- Compliant with infection control and safe work practices
No sponsorships or recruitment agencies will be considered. Communication skills are important to be successful.
