AddressWe are looking for a Chef Manager to join our home at Regis Redlynch. This role will include menu planning, catering management, ordering, quality service delivery, and continuous improvement.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Overseeing and implementing kitchen compliance including food safety, WHS and quality
- Leading and motivating the kitchen team
- Create and execute a four-week cycle menu based on Regis standards.
- Collect feedback for menu improvement and share it with the Regional Catering Manager
- Accommodate special dietary requirements with an emphasis on quality and presentation
- Manage budget requirements in line with the Regis national menu
- Prepare weekly supply orders, invoices, and ensure proper stock rotation
- Develop and maintain staff schedules, provide supervision, and support recruitment
Requirements for the role
- Experience in Aged Care (preferred)
- Staff management and leadership experience
- Understanding of special dietary needs
- Budgeting and time management skills
- Exceptional customer service mindset
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
To work in residential aged care, you will need to provide satisfactory background checks, supply a NDIS worker screening clearance, flu vaccinations.
Regis Redlynch is situated at the entrance to the Redlynch Valley with the beach only a 12-minute drive away. Centrally located in a quiet residential precinct of Cairns, Regis Redlynch is accessible by public transport with easy access to shops, restaurants, cafes, Redlynch Shopping Centre and Redlynch Medical Centre.
Why work for us?
- Enjoy a flexible working environment to balance your life and wellbeing. Full time, part time or flexible working hours across all days and shifts to suit you.
- Competitive hourly rates, paid overtime, and weekend penalties, with the ability to purchase annual leave / take unpaid leave.
- Strong professional opportunities to support completion of Post Graduate Degree qualifications through our Study Assistance Program and clinical development programs.
- Be inspired, be supported, and be developed with progressive carer pathways and opportunities to relocate to any of our homes or regions across Australia.
- Discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants and more through Maxxia Rewards and My Brands.
- Discounts on selected health insurance and access to wellbeing services.
- Reward and recognition programs including our Annual National Care Awards.
- Employee wellness platforms, including our Employee Assistance Program, providing counselling, financial advice, and personal support.
- Sponsorship opportunities offer a pathway to permanent residency at several of our homes nationally.
- Employee Referral Program - Refer a Friend and be rewarded.
Ready to apply?
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of others, we want to hear from you.
About Regis
Regis offers a diverse range of care options including residential aged care, home care, retirement living, day therapy and day respite. Regis is one of the largest providers of aged care in Australia and cares for more than 7,000 residents and clients each year.
