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Kitchen Manager

 

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Glasshouse Country Care kitchen, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality preparation and delivery of nutritious meals to clients, primarily older people or people with a disability living at home or attending day centre activities. This role includes oversight of staff and volunteers, food safety compliance, menu planning in collaboration with dietitians (where applicable), stock control, food and meal budgets and continuous service improvement.


The Kitchen Manager assists the General Manager via effective and efficient provision of Meals on Wheels / Food services to maintain older people and younger people with disabilities to remain living independently at home.


The Kitchen Manager will provide a leadership role in the development and management of the kitchen assistants and, with the General Manager, manage and meet all relevant Food Safety Regulations. This will be demonstrated by effective and efficient provision of food services including meals on wheels and catering for centre-based day care and disability programs.

 

DUTIES

  • Providing Meals on Wheels for service users of Glasshouse Country Care (GHCC).

  • Providing other food related services including catering for centre-based day care for aged and disability clients.

  • Order supplies and manage inventory to minimise waste and control costs.

  • Monitor kitchen expenses and contribute to budget planning

  • Create and deliver meals that remain within individual meal budgets

  • Meeting grant requirements in relation to the number of meals provided

  • Collaborate with dietitians and / or program managers to develop rotating menus.

  • Respond to client feedback regarding meal preferences and dietary needs.

  • Supervise and participate in the preparation, cooking, portioning, and packaging of meals.

  • Ensure meals meet nutritional, dietary, and cultural requirements of clients.

  • Delegation of appropriate kitchen duties to kitchen assistants.

  • Supervise, support, and roster kitchen staff and volunteers.

  • Provide training and guidance in food safety and kitchen procedures.

  • Foster a positive, respectful team culture.

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen in line with food safety regulations and local Council requirements.

  • Meeting standards for food safety and complete daily, weekly and monthly checklists

  • Promote safety by following organisational WHS requirements and guidelines

  • Communicate respectfully with all individuals including service users, representatives, staff and the community

  • Contribute to continuous improvement by involvement in staff meetings, planning days, and feedback mechanisms

  • Communicate regularly with the General Manager regarding provision of Meals on Wheels and menus

  • Liaise with Day Program Manager regarding centre menus and special diets

  • Liaise with Administration and Maintenance Managers when required.


Contributes to own and others professional development by:

  • practising within own abilities and qualifications.

  • providing effective leadership to the kitchen assistants.

  • promoting effective communication and interpersonal skills.

  • participating in education and training opportunities

  • undertaking continuing competence and professional development relevant to the context of practice.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

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Essential:

  • Qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience in a meal preparation environment

  • Certificate in Food Safety Supervisor (or willingness to obtain).

  • Demonstrated experience managing a kitchen and leading a team

  • Knowledge of and commitment to food safety and hygiene regulations, including Food Safety programs and Local Council Food requirements.

  • Ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Competent in basic computer use (e.g., email, ordering systems).


Desirable:

  • Experience working with older adults or in a community service setting.

  • Knowledge of dietary needs relating to aged care clients.

  • First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain).

 

Personal Abilities/Aptitude/Skills:

  • Ability to communicate effectively

  • Provide an environment which is conducive to motivating others

  • Be self-motivated, resourceful and innovative

  • Identify problems and develop and implement strategies for resolution

  • Effectively manage time, prioritise workload and meet deadlines

  • A strong commitment to working with older people and younger people with disabilities.

 

Applications can be submitted directly at our office at 352 Peachester Road, Beerwah

or emailed to tracy.m@ghcare.org.au

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Please call 07 5494 6948 for more information.

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