Catering Manager
Permanent Full-Time Opportunity
Are you an experienced and highly driven chef looking for your next big opportunity?
An exciting full-time opportunity exists for a dynamic and innovative Catering Manager with strong management skills. You will need to possess a caring and respectful nature, can-do attitude, safety focus and above all, a passion for great food and service!
About the Role
As a Catering Manager, you will be an outstanding leader with well-rounded kitchen competencies, who thrives in managing and leading their staff by example to be the best that they can be.
Our catering team are responsible for ensuring our patients receive the highest standard of service possible across all three (3) Ramsay sites located in Cairns. You will be supported by an experienced team of staff and your hands on approach to managing the business will ensure your success, as will your willingness to go the extra mile in order to deliver results.
Duties and responsibilities include:
• Production and delivery of a high volume of meals per day
• Catering for internal functions
• Direction and leadership of all catering staff
• Quality Control
• Food quality control and oversee and maintain OHS and HACCP
• Responsible for financial and operational performance of catering services
• Purchasing and stock control
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the client by achieving a high level of customer services and satisfaction
About You
• Chef trade qualifications with experience in a high-volume catering environment
• Food Safety Supervisor certification
• Responsible Service of Alcohol qualifications
• Confident verbal and written communication skills with both internal departments, employees and with customers directly
• Knowledge of HACCP Principles and the proven ability to manage the food safety program
• Previous experience managing, training and mentoring staff
• Experience in a catering management position with multiple sites
• Prior knowledge of the healthcare environment will be highly regarded but not essential
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Audit and end of month financial reporting
• Experience with Chefmax software (desirable)
About Us
The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 72 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.
What’s in it for you?
Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
Requirements
• Provide or complete a National Police Check (conducted within the last 12 months)
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
For enquiries, please contact Rochelle Biancotti via email BiancottiR@ramsayhealth.com.au
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at
www.ramsayhealth.com
