Food Services Operations Manager
Core
Overseeing the day-to-day operation of a high-volume commercial kitchen and food services team in a healthcare environment, ensuring safe, high-quality meal delivery.
Role type
Senior IC food services operations manager
Builds
Safe, high-quality meal services for diverse customer base in a healthcare setting
Domain
Healthcare + Food Services
Required skills
culinary leadership, large team management, kitchen production, food safety compliance, budget management, supplier relations, workforce planning, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
healthcare/aged care experience, HACCP knowledge, trade qualifications in Commercial Cookery or Hospitality
Responsibilities
Leading and developing a large food services team across a 24/7 operation, Managing kitchen production, menu implementation and service delivery, Assisting with cooking and meal preparation, Driving food safety compliance and quality assurance standards, Overseeing workforce planning, recruitment, training and performance management, Managing supplier relationships, procurement and inventory processes, Monitoring labour, food costs and operational budgets, Partnering with clinical and operational stakeholders to support dietary and nutritional requirements, Supporting change management and continuous improvement initiatives across the service.
