Food Safety Manager/Head Chef

Alfred HealthAlfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Ongoing
• Full Time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 3 Level 1 (HS3)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The DepartmentAlfred Health Support Services provides non-clinical support services across Alfred Health, these services include cleaning services, car parking and fleet management, waste management, gardens and grounds, distribution, security and access control, ward support, linen services, ancillary services, food services and hospitality.The RoleThe Food Safety Manager/Head Chef is a key operational member of the Food Services team. Together focusing on delivering safe and nutritious food meeting our patient's satisfaction. They will oversee the service delivery of all staff within the kitchen to ensure meal quality, times and compliance are always met. They will responsible for maintaining cleaning standards in accordance with the Department of Human Services Cleaning Standards for Public Hospitals, Food Safety in line with the onsite Food Safety Plan, the Food Act 1984 and FSANZ standards and in doing so work closely with other Food Services team members to ensure we maintain a committed, safe and socially responsible multi skilled team. They will Lead the development of new recipes and menus in conjunction with our food dieticians ensuring compliance to Food Nutrition Standards.Qualifications and Experience RequiredEssential

• A background of experience in Food Services as a Chef
• Extensive knowledge of food preparation
• Have the ability and adaptability to participate in change
• Has relevant qualifications as a trade Chef
• Has relevant qualification in Hospitality

Desirable

• Has experience leading a team of Food Service staff
• Has experience as a head chef in a food services environment

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite child care services, a payroll deductible expense
• Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
• Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Steven Talbot, Deputy Director, Support Services - steven.talbot@alfred.org.au
Applications close 11pm AEST, Tuesday 18th June 2024.Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.Website: