Central Kitchen Manager

Central Kitchen Manager | BlueCare | Bundaberg Millbank

• Employment Term:  Permanent Full Time (Mon-Fri)
• Location:  Bundaberg Millbank Facility 
• Remuneration: Competitive Salary + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances  

Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare  

We’re looking for someone who wants to build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others - through small moments that leave big impacts.  

About the role:  

Our Central Kitchen Manager - Will manage, with a hands‑on approach, the food production operations of the Bundaberg and Gracemere Central Production Kitchens to provide quality and choice in’ Cook to Chill’ meals for Blue Care residents and wider user groups.

In this role, you will: 

• Actively provide support to the strategic Hospitality plan.
• In conjunction with the Resident Experience Manager, ensure that all menus have been nutritionally assessed and menu reviews involve and include resident involvement.
• Recipes are trialled and tested using the available resources at the sites, and production staff, along with the target audiences, are actively engaged in the process.
• In conjunction with the Resident Experience Manager, participate in the development and monitoring of recipes in line with standard production practices. This will include the use of software where applicable and also require the monitoring of nutritionally balanced meal production.
• Provide support and technical skills to CPU based personnel in relation to Cook Chill processes and systems, including recruitment, training and ongoing professional development of staff.
• Provide support and technical skills to site based personal in relation to Cook Chill processes and systems including product regeneration and quality.
• Effectively communicate with all stakeholders keeping in mind "cause and effect" of changes implemented by you/ team.
• Effectively manage food safety plan compliance for the Bundaberg CPU.
• Report to the Resident Experience Manager on non-compliances and incidents and action taken to rectify.
• Report to the Resident Experience Manager on Bundaberg CPU financial performance KPI’s.
• Control stock management procedures in line with best industry practices
• Support the procurement function to maximise the returns for the organisation.
• Ensure that all Central Production Kitchen equipment including transport and delivery vehicles are maintained as per service specifications and timely preventative maintenance is carried out in conjunction with the Maintenance Services.
• Ensure that the work carried out is in keeping with the Blue Care Food Safety Manual and safe practices as per relevant WH&S legislation.
• Assist with and also drive the implementation of Quality Feedback Tools to capture and review end user satisfaction levels in consultation with the direct report and organisational resources.

Essential Qualifications & Licences: 

• Qualified Chef at Senior Sous Chef, Executive Chef, or equivalent level
• A relevant trade or operational qualification (e.g. Certificate III Commercial Cookery or similar), or equivalent supervisory experience 
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience within large-scale food service operations
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial or institutional food production environments
• Current Open Driver Licence
• A sound knowledge of Cook Chill Operations – preferably within Institutional Facilities.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• A Sound knowledge of modern trends, and proven ability to implement these trends within Aged Care.
• A sound knowledge of Food Safety / Compliance / WH&S / Food Safety principles, including implementing and maintaining a microbiological testing regime.
• A proven ability to support Site Staff & Supervisors within a Complex Structure.
• A proven ability to foster and enhance a Team Environment and work within the Values & Culture of the Organisation.
• A proven ability to prioritise tasks and use of available resources to effectively manage the required outcomes.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and written communication skills, including intermediate computer skills.

How to apply:   

Click APPLY to submit your application, you'll be redirected to our website to create a candidate profile, upload your resume and complete a questionnaire.   

For more information, please contact: Dani, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 0455 999 237 or via email at contact_hr@ucareqld.com.au

We warmly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people living with disability, and people of all genders and identities. 
 

Employee Benefits:  

• Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum 
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs  
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme  
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events 
• Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference   

BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we’d love you to be too

Joining the state’s largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

Child safe, Child friendly  

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:  

• Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children  
• Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
• Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur  
• Abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme  

Diversity & Inclusion  

Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here.  At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email reconciliation@ucareqld.com.au
 

Safe workplace  

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.

Employee Benefits:  

• Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum 

• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs  

• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme  

• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events 

• Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference   

BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we’d love you to be too

Joining the state’s largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

Child safe, Child friendly  

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:  

• Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children  

• Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services

• Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur  

• Abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme  

Diversity & Inclusion  

Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here.  At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email reconciliation@ucareqld.com.au

Safe workplace  

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.