About the business

Catering Industries Pty Ltd is a leading provider of contracted hospitality services (catering, cleaning, and laundry) to Australia's health and aged care, education, government, corporate and resources sector. We currently employ over 2,000 personnel across various operations in our national active market

About the role

Ideally based in Dubbo, we are seeking a dedicated, highly experienced, trade qualified Chef to work as Area Manager Country NSW to manage entire food services operations and kitchen teams at our client's aged care sites. You will report to the Operations Manager responsible for this geographical division. You may also be required to work on special projects and cover temporary absences/leave etc., as a Chef Manager.

The role will require travel to sites across the NSW Regional area including Dubbo, Young, Parkes, Leeton.

Hours of Employment and Remuneration:

• 40 hours per week plus reasonable additional hours as per site requirements. Occasional weekend work.
• $90,000 P/A + Super. The package includes a fully maintained Company Vehicle, Fuel Expenses and Mobile Phone Allowance.

*The successful applicant must have received at least two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and provide a current Police Check as well as a Working with Children (WWC) Check or be willing to apply for them. *

Skills and experience

• Trade Qualified Chef.
• 5+ years' experience in a similar role - aged care experience a huge benefit.
• Demonstrated and proven budget and cost management experience.
• High level of QA, WH&S, HACCP, and Food Safety knowledge.
• Previous experience in the design and implementation of nutritionally adequate and appropriate menus specific to Aged Care
• An understanding of the Aged Care legislation and Accreditation standards.
• Previous experience as a manager and sound knowledge in catering operations.
• Neat presentation and attention to detail.
• Passionate and enthusiastic.
• A team player who has potential to lead and encourage other team members to get the best from them.
• Fully maintained company vehicle provided.
• Empathy towards residents, staff, and clients.
• Ability to produce high quality meals in line with aged care food service guidelines.
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher
• Excellent client liaison skills.
• Valid Driver’s License.
  
  

Why work with Catering Industries?

We are a family owned and operated business where our people are our backbone and it's their passion and dedication that has attributed to our substantial organic growth over the past 45 years. We emphasize a culture of service excellence, where our core values of TRUST, INTEGRITY, CARE & COMMITTMENT are expected of all employees.

We have also just launched our new Staff Benefits program where you will have access to over 100+ retail discounts!