Kitchen Operations Manager

Do you want to lead production within one of the biggest kitchens in the country, proudly producing over a million meals a year within one of the largest and most technically advanced hospitals in Australia? This role also comes with some excellent benefits including working Monday to Friday. With fantastic career opportunities and being a key member of the senior leadership team, reporting into the Patient Food Services Manager this role is a rare find.

Join us on the journey

We are pleased to be hiring a new and exciting opportunity as a Kitchen Operations Manager to join our team based in Adelaide. Where you will plan, direct, execute and supervise a team of chef’s and cooks. The Kitchen Operations Manager will be accountable for the production of food within a HACCP certified kitchen and within agreed budgetary guidelines, meet food standards for SA health care facilities and actively participates in menu design and quality improvement.

A critical element of this role is the culture piece and the leadership of a team in line with the Downer standards, while embracing authenticity and kindness, being a role model and coach to the broader operational team.

What you’ll do

• Provide instruction and guidance, support and motivation as necessary, assisting team  members  to  achieve  required  outcomes  and  especially  where  demand  peaks.
• Ensure robust and accurate rostering to facilitate adequate staffing levels and cover of positions and level of service required.
• Assembly, preparation and production of food requirements in line with HACCP and the Food Services Plan.
• Receive and check foodstuffs in accordance with company policies.
• Take a leadership role in the adherence to and review of the Food Services Plan
• Menu management and design, including innovation and quality improvement.
• Cost of goods management and supplier engagement
• Most importantly you will lead by example and build a positive culture (food and staffing) for a large high performing team, working in a high-pressured environment.

What you’ll bring

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification.
• Workplace Hygiene Certificate.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Extensive experience in the management and delivery of large-scale catering operations.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the menu and nutritional standards for public hospitals in South Australia.
• Experience in a healthcare environment (desirable)
• Knowledge of the HACCP Accreditation and requirements (desirable)

More than anything, you’ll have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a drive to provide high quality outcomes for the Royal Adelaide Hospital patients and our clients.

Why work for us?

Working for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit, means being part of something new and exciting.  With a bright future ahead of us, you’ll find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future.  You’ll also find a range of benefits available such as:

• Training and development to support your career.
• Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business
• Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.
• An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.

This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a highly successful organisation. If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, then apply now.

Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Accordingly, we encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.