We’re seeking an experienced and proactive Assistant Catering Manager to support the delivery of high-quality food services across a modern healthcare environment. This role will oversee day-to-day operations across inpatient meals, main kitchen, restaurant, hospitality and coffee dock services — ensuring exceptional service for patients, staff and visitors.
This is a one-year fixed-term contract role.
What You’ll Do:
* Lead, motivate and support catering supervisors and frontline teams
* Uphold food safety, hygiene, FOG and regulatory compliance at all times
* Drive operational efficiency, quality improvement and service innovation
* Assist in budgeting, procurement and cost-effective resource management
* Support HR functions — recruitment, training, performance reviews & rostering
* Champion health & safety and continuous staff development
* Maintain accurate HR, training, audit and financial documentation
* Deputise for the Catering Manager as required
About You:
* Holder of a recognised catering or management degree or a minimum of 5 years’ management experience in a healthcare / hospitality setting
* Detailed working knowledge of Food Safety & Food Safety Systems (IS340 and ISO22000)
* Have experience in HR matters, including rostering, recruitment and finance
* Have an interest in project development, particularly in relation to larger projects affecting the Catering Department
* Strong people leader with hands‑on hospitality or healthcare catering experience
* Proven background in compliance, audits, HACCP and service excellence
* Confident managing budgets, systems and process optimisation
* Tech‑aware and open to digital service enhancements (e.g. meal‑ordering apps)
* Committed to delivering an outstanding, patient‑first service culture
If you’re passionate about elevating food service standards in a patient-first environment, we’d love to hear from you!
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