The primary accountabilities of the Correctional Manager, Food Services include:

Provide advice and direction to Management on the Centre's food safety program

Maintain the effective and coordinated operations of the centre's food services

Implement and ensure daily quality assurance programs are conducted

Promote and support standards for food safety and quality

Implement dietary standards of the Centre's Menu in accordance with Queensland Dietary Guidelines

Oversee the maintenance of all kitchens and where applicable, other industry equipment, to ensure that it is maintained in maximum operating order

Contribute and monitor centre budget allocation for food services

Provide advice to the Centre's Management and Custodial/Financial Directorate on all matters pertaining to the food services functions

Monitor the operations of catering staff and other relevant staff where applicable.

Ensure the food services function is performed in accordance with appropriate hygiene and quality and WH&S; standards.

Liaise and develop training packages with programs staff regarding the work training opportunities available to prisoners.

Monitor Trade Instructors on the daily supervision of prisoners assigned to the food services function.





Implement and monitor Food Safety & Food Handler Training for all prisoners undertaking work within the Centre Food Services area

Coordinate and assist in the training and reporting of all vocation (VET) training for Hospitality

Monitor and evaluate WH&S; processes within the Food Services area

Coordinate the procurement, receipt, issue, custody and maintenance of all food supplies.

Liaise and coordinate Standing Offer arrangements on behalf of the centre for all Food Services products

Minimize wastage through efficient and effective menu and dietary control

Monitor and maintain accurate stock control system.

Liaise with external suppliers and negotiate contracts in order to achieve the most cost effective purchase of food supplies and machinery

Ensure that all goods are obtained in accordance with relevant purchasing guidelines.

Formulate budget submissions for the food services function.

Monitor and control expenditure to ensure that the cost centre remains within its allocated budget.

Develop and plan menus, including special needs diets The role description provides the minimum requirements for the role. The incumbent may be required to undertake other duties as required outside of these primary accountabilities.

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📌 Correctional Manager Food Services (Moreton Bay Region)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Moreton Bay Region