A little bit about us:
Barunga Village is an innovative and ever-growing organisation offering retirement, community and residential services.
As one of the largest employers in the Mid-North, our services reach the wider Mid-North and Yorke Peninsula.
Our purpose is to support our consumers live the best life possible.
About the role:
Positions are available at our Crystal Brook facility in regional South Australia for Chefs and Catering Services Manager
As a Catering Services Manager or Senior Chef you are responsible to provide high quality Catering Services that meet consumers expectations, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the Catering Services department.
Responsibilities of the role:
- Responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the Catering Services department.
- Consult with Dietician and consumers to ensure food and menus are of a high nutritional standard, are culturally appropriate, and meet the consumer’s needs and preferences.
- Ensure that cooking, meal preparation and presentation (including special dietary requirements and function catering) are performed in accordance with legislative requirements.
- Oversee daily kitchen operations and coordinate workflow among catering staff.
- Prepare and present nutritionally balanced meals in line with residents’ needs and clinical requirements.
- Ensure all meals meet food safety and hygiene standards.
- Responsible for the Food Safety plan and compliance with all relevant legislation.
- In consultation with consumers and staff, review service delivery, make recommendations for improvements, implement and review the changes.
- Work within the Barunga Village approved catering management systems and processes.
- Provide leadership and development to Catering Services staff.
- Work within the allocated budget, researching different products that may provide both value and quality.
- Responsible for the ordering of supplies for catering. Ensure that stock is maintained and managed according to budgets and Food Safety program.
- Ensure responsible stewardship and security of catering resources.
- Orientate and induct new catering staff, including delivery of practical component of Food Safety and other training as required.
- Advise the line manager of the identified catering staff training needs.
About you:
- Relevant tertiary or trade-based qualifications, or willingness to undertake studies.
- Experience in managing Catering Services.
- Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) certification.
- Demonstrate successful experience in the management of staff including knowledge of the principles of effective human resource management and including the principles of managing and motivating staff, equal employment opportunity and staff training and development.
- Knowledge of the requirements of the Occupational Health Safety and Welfare Act, particularly hazardous substances and Infection Control principles.
Some of the work perks*:
Salary sacrifice
Short-term, affordable accommodation
Relocation Bonus
Chemist discount at Port Broughton United Chemist
Employee Assistance Program – counselling
Social club
Ongoing training
Opportunities to upskill
Flexible working arrangements
Sponsorship opportunities assessed in a case-by-case basis
*Conditions apply
How to apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by Friday 24th of October 2025.
Each application will be reviewed as it is received and if suitable, offered an interview for further consideration. The position will be filled if the right candidate is selected. Therefore, Barunga Village reserves the right to close this job offer before this date. We encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience to be considered.
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