About the Role
Are you a qualified Chef or Cook with proven leadership skills looking to make a meaningful impact in aged care? Randstad has partnered with Mercy Health to find a dedicated Hospitality Manager to lead catering, housekeeping, and laundry operations at our facility in Young, NSW.
This is a unique, dynamic role that combines culinary expertise with high-level operational management.
💡 Working Model:
2 Days / Week: Hands-on in the kitchen (covering full culinary duties)
3 Days / Week: Operational administration, staff management, compliance, and quality control
Key Responsibilities
Catering Operations: Oversee meal planning, nutrition, and texture modifications, working directly in the kitchen 2 days a week to prepare high-quality meals.
Staff Leadership: Manage, mentor, and roster hospitality staff across catering, cleaning, and laundry teams.
Service Quality: Maintain high standards across catering, housekeeping, and laundry services to deliver a warm, person-centred environment.
Compliance & Safety: Maintain the Food Safety Plan, local council registrations, and ensure strict adherence to OH&S and Aged Care Quality Standards.
Financial & Admin Oversight: Manage budgets, complete monthly reporting, handle stocktakes, and oversee department administration 3 days a week.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
Qualification: Formal qualification as a Chef or Cook (Essential).
Leadership Experience: Proven experience supervising and managing teams.
Industry Experience: Minimum 12 months of aged care experience (Preferred).
Safety First: Strong knowledge of OH&S standards and Food Safety regulations.
Person-Centred Values: Excellent communication skills, empathy, and alignment with Mercy Health's core values: Compassion, Hospitality, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, and Teamwork.
Compliance Requirements: Ability to clear mandatory background checks (NDIS Worker Screening, National Police Check, and relevant vaccinations).
What’s on Offer
Work-Life Balance: A structured hybrid flow between hands-on kitchen work and office-based management.
Purpose-Driven Culture: Join an organisation dedicated to compassionate, person-centred care.
Support & Growth: Ongoing professional development and mentoring within the broader Mercy Health network.
How to Apply
If you are ready for a rewarding leadership position where your culinary skills and administrative talents meet,
Click APPLY NOW or send your resume directly to:
📧 Yukta Adhikari — yukta.adhikari@randstad.com.au
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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