Catering Manager- Smorgon Family Building

• Permanent full-time position
• Located in Carnegie
• Generous not- for- profit Salary Packaging to increase your take home pay! 

About us
Jewish Care Victoria, is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community. Our staff come from all cultural and religious backgrounds, and we provide cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. 

What you will do

Reporting to the Facility Manager, you will lead a close-knit Catering team in a diverse kosher kitchen. Your passion and professionalism will be valued in making a difference to our residents. Mealtime is one of the highlights of the day for our residents and you will play a very important part in this.

• Be responsible for providing high quality catering service which will be a point of difference for residents and will enrich the lives of the people living with us.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and the JCV food safety plan.
• Manage the rostering of chefs, cooks and kitchen staff.
• Manage food ordering and storage according to relevant regulations.
• Ensure the efficient use of resources and maximise service offering within budget.
• Lead and coach all kitchen personnel, developing their skills and maximising potential.

You will bring

• Excellent leadership, customer service and communication skills
• A commitment to the values and ethos of Jewish Care
• Experience in Aged Care or Health Care environment highly advantageous.
• Certificate IV (or greater) in Commercial Cookery
• 4+ years working as a Chef with leadership experience 
• Food safety supervisor certificate
• Highly organised and able to effectively manage and prioritise multiple tasks, including working collaboratively in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good understanding of infection control and Workplace Health & Safety. 

The benefits of working with Jewish Care

• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging to increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Staff Referral Bonus Program 
• Free onsite staff car park at our aged care facilities 
• Career development opportunities
• We want your opinion and your experience. Be heard in your workplace.

If the idea of working with an organisation that values your expertise and has a commitment to the wellbeing of our staff and clients, click APPLY now. A career you love and an organisation that will nurture your career is simply a click away.

 
Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

 Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.