Proserpine Meals on Wheels – Proserpine QLDThe primary purpose of this position is to direct, manage, supervise and support the preparation, packaging and distribution of quality nutritious meals to clients of Meals on Wheels and to ensure the effective purchasing of ingredients & food supplies per budget and regulations; maintain kitchen inventory, including the maintenance of a safe and sanitary kitchen.Key responsibilitiesConduct and supervise the Meals on Wheels kitchen operations efficiently and effectivelySupervise and train kitchen staff and volunteers in their dutiesPrepare all meals in accordance with dietary requirements and ensure meal presentation is of a high standardUndertake menu planning in consultation with the Service Manager/Management CommitteeEnsure adequate stock is maintained at all times and continually source out suppliers capable of providing best quality products at a reasonable costEnsure Meals on Wheels effectively maximises yield from produce and monitor closely average meal costEnsure the standard of work carried out by kitchen staff and volunteers is to an agreed level of satisfactionEnsure that all employees and kitchen volunteers are appropriately trained in the safe use and maintenance of kitchen equipment,
including the emergency evacuation procedureLiaise with the Service Manager/Management Committee on matters affecting the kitchen operationsEnsure all operational procedures of the kitchen are in-line with relevant standards and legislationEnsure all operational procedures of the kitchen are in-line with relevant standards and legislation.
For example, Food Safety Supervisor Accreditation, First Aid, Fire SafetyAssist in the development, implementation and review of operational procedures, systems and documentation that are appropriate to the running of the kitchenAssist in the implementation and maintenance of procedures impacting on the Meals on Wheels' kitchen operations.
For example, hygiene standards, food handling standards, workplace health and safety, anti-discrimination, EEO and CHSP National StandardsComply with Quality Assurance Reviews including Workplace Health & Safety and Food Safety StandardsAbout youAppropriate qualifications and/or experience in the provision of meals in a commercial capacityAbility to communicate effectively verbally and deal professionally with the staff, volunteers and clientsMenu planning experienceKnowledge of Food Safety RequirementsAbility to operate all foodservice equipmentGood working knowledge of Meal Management ProgramsAbility to multi-task and/or switch job duties quicklyExperience in providing a high level of stakeholder serviceGood written and verbal communication skillsThe ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary, collaborative team
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