An opportunity currently exists at Yeppoon Meals on Wheels for a Permanent Part-Time Cook, who will focus on the planning and delivery of nutritious meals within the community.
Yeppoon Meals on Wheels (MOW) has been in operation for 59 years and currently delivers meals to over 180 clients. The service supports client’s access through the Commonwealth Home Support Program and the Support at Home Program, as well as private sales.
To apply for this position, please email a letter of application, addressing your experience in relation to the requirements of the position, along with a current resume to: [email protected]
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- A qualification and/or experience in a commercial kitchen, preferably catering for vulnerable people Food Safety Supervisor Accreditation
- Role and Responsibilities: Engagement
- Training & supervision of all kitchen staff & volunteers including Food Handling Safety and Workplace Health & Safety (WHS)
- Maintain relationships with suppliers & manage stock levels
- Liaise with MOW Administration and the relevant local Council department, for any updates and/or improvements to the Food Safety Program
- Coordinate the daily preparation of hot/chilled/frozen meals, including any special dietary requirements such as texture modified foods, as advised by MOW Administration
- Compliance to the Food Safety Program, including completion of all applicable Food Safety Records
- Ensure kitchen is clean & hygienic in line with Food safety Program
- Ensure the safe working conditions for all Staff and Volunteers through WHS practices and advise MOW Administration of any issues
- Work within the budget provided by MOW Administration and offer feedback as needed
- Identify & report any maintenance or WHS issues to MOW Administration or the Committee
- Menu planning in accordance with the MOW Aged Care Regulations
- Ordering of stock as required
- Attend any relevant training
- Undertake other duties as reasonably directed
Preferred Skills:
- Relevant experience in a lead cooking role in a similar environment
- Ability to build rapport with all individuals
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Thorough knowledge of the current law, regulations and standards that are relevant to the organisation and sector
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary, collaborative team Ability to plan, work and manage time with minimal supervision and under pressure, including the ability to discern priorities, plan ahead and coordinate with others to complete tasks
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem solving, negotiation and decision-making skills Strong work ethic, initiative, honesty, reliability and flexibility are key attributes of the role
Pay: $30,060.60 – $70,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Bulk cooking: 1 year (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Handling Certificate (Required)
- Full Driver Licence (Preferred)
Location:
- Yeppoon QLD 4703 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
