AddressCatering Manager - South Coast Private Hospital- Permanent Full time / Part-time
South Coast Private
Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast
South Coast Private Hospital is owned and operated by Aurora Health, one of the largest and fastest growing privately owned networks of private hospitals in Australia.
We pride ourselves on being professional, delivering person-centred care, recovery focused, being trauma informed and we expect high standards in the quality and delivery of care.
We are currently looking for a Catering Manager who will be able to ensure the efficient and effective running of the hospital’s Food Service Department in preparing and serving meals and beverages to patients, staff and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and supervise the designated team in Food Services to meet a patient focused operational service. Engage in a wide range of activities and responsibilities for the designated operational functions, exercise a high degree of initiative, judgement and flexibility in solving problems including, but not limited to:
- co-ordination of resources
- oversight of training and competency
- staff rostering, recruitment and performance management
- oversight safety measures,
- review work methods and oversee quality control,
- developing and updating procedures,
- estimation of costs,
- Implement and maintain within the allocated budget
- Food Safety Program
- Food Service Administration.
- Food preparation and Food Production.
- Meal Plating and Food Rethermalization
- Stores; Receipt, dispatch and storage of perishable and non-perishable food supplies
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) to ensure food safety compliance.
- Food Standards compliance, nutritional compliance accreditation and Regulatory Requirements.
- Liaise and collaborate with Nutrition Department and clinical staff for service delivery.
- Lead change management, review workflows, recruitment and improvements in continual quality patient focused service.
- Lead change management and promote a positive team environment in which emphasis is placed on individual responsibility and empowerment as part of a positive work environment / culture.
- Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and recognized qualifications and a minimum of five years’ experience working professionally in food services is preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge and practiced implementation of quality systems, Food Safety programs, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Food Safety Standards, National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and Dietary Guidelines.
- Experience in managing and leading a team in a Food Services operational service ideally within hospitals/health care
- Demonstrated well-developed written and oral communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to negotiate with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work, Health, and Safety (WHS) and the positive patient experience.
The successful applicant will need to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check and Vaccination policy.
