Posted 15/07/2026Job Number *****Work type Permanent - Full TimePosting End Date 01/09/2026About the HomeThe delightful Bupa Runaway Bay is a modern care home surrounded by beautiful nature reserves and parklands, close to the Gold Coast beaches and just an hour from Brisbane's CBD.
It consists of 108 beds, with various care units such as demetia, respite, and pallative.
Our primary goal is placing our focus on the health, lifestyle and well-being of our residents.About the RoleAs a Chef Manager you will work with a team of Catering assistants to lead a high functioning kitchen and catering service through the provision of quality, well presented, nutritious meals that meet Resident dining preferences and needs in a home like environment.
Ensuring excellence always, whilst adhering to all related quality standards and regulations.Benefits of BupaSupportive, collaborative, and caring team cultureContinual learning and development opportunitiesGreat employee discounts and benefitsSponsorship opportunities for eligible workersInternal transfers across our care homesDutiesRun an effective, high-quality dining and catering service for the residents of the care homeCollaborate with the Lifestyle team to ensure all activities and events are appropriately planned and catered forEnsure any specialist resident dietary requirements are met (e.g. diabetes, weight loss or gain)Prepare the main dishes for lunch and dinnerOversee the washing, preparation, and cooking of all foods, including vegetables, soups, sauces, gravies, desserts, sandwiches, salads, bread,



and rollsEnsure that all meals are prepared fresh daily utilising seasonal produceManage safe and correct processes in food purchasing, storage, handling, and preparationImplement infection control principles and practices as per infection control policiesComplete paperwork promptly and correctly as per duty list and Quality & Assurance ProcessesIdentify training needs and requirements of Catering Staff - this includes changes to processes or resident requirements, introduction to new equipment safety or environmental regulationsSkills and ExperienceCertificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is essentialAged Care /Hotel/Restaurant experience preferredIdeally you would have previous experience in a similar roleEffective time management, organisational skill sand budget managementPrevious experience in leading a team is desirable and managing a budgetUnderstanding of Food AuditsDemonstrated experience working within a multidisciplinary team and ability to effectively liaise with stakeholdersStrong interpersonal skills and a customer service focusBupa cares about creating and sustaining a safe and inclusive workplace where our team members feel they belong regardless of gender identity (including how one chooses to express it), ethnicity, disability (physical, mentaland/or sensory), sexual orientation,religionor life stage.
We are committed toprovidingequal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination,bullyingand harassment.
If you require any adjustments toparticipatein our recruitment process, please let us know at the time of your application.
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📌 Chef Manager | Runaway Bay (Gold Coast)
🏢 Bupa
📍 Gold Coast