Bupa Kempsey is a modern care home located in the Mid North Coast region of NSW. It is situated in the historic Macleay Valley known for its cedar timber industry, the home of Slim Dusty and the iconic Akubra hat factory. It consists of 82 beds, with a variety of care units. Our primary goal is placing our focus on the health, lifestyle and well‑being of our residents.

To learn more about our beautiful care home: Bupa Kempsey | Aged Care & Nursing Home Kempsey

About the Role As 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 Bupa

Supportive, collaborative, and caring team culture

Continual learning and development opportunities

Great employee discounts and benefits

Sponsorship opportunities for eligible workers

Internal transfers across our care homes

Duties

Run an efficient, high-quality dining and catering service for the residents of the care home

Collaborate with the Lifestyle team to ensure all activities and events are appropriately planned and catered for

Ensure any specialist resident dietary requirements are met (e.g. diabetes, weight loss or gain)

Prepare the main dishes for lunch and dinner

Oversee the washing, preparation, and cooking of all foods, including vegetables, soups, sauces, gravies, desserts, sandwiches, salads, bread, and rolls





Ensure that all meals are prepared fresh daily utilising seasonal produce

Manage safe and correct processes in food purchasing, storage, handling, and preparation

Implement infection control principles and practices as per infection control policies

Complete paperwork promptly and correctly as per duty list and Quality & Assurance Processes

Identify training needs and requirements of Catering Staff - this includes changes to processes or resident requirements, introduction to recent equipment safety or environmental regulations

Skills and Experience

Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is essential

Aged Care / Hotel/Restaurant experience preferred

Ideally you would have previous experience in a similar role

Effective time management, organisational skills and budget management

Previous experience in leading a team is desirable and managing a budget

Understanding of Food Audits

Demonstrated experience working within a multidisciplinary team and ability to effectively liaise with stakeholders

Strong interpersonal skills and a customer service focus

Bupa 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, mental and/or sensory), sexual orientation, religion or life stage. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know at the time of your application.

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📌 Chef Manager | Bupa Kempsey Care Home
🏢 Bupa Aged Care
📍 Kempsey