Culinary Supervisor, Youth Justice Kitchen & Nutrition

Queensland Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support – Wacol QLD is seeking a kitchen operations role to prepare nutritious meals, maintain hygiene and safety standards, and support day-to-day kitchen activities at a residential facility for youth. The incumbent will demonstrate cultural capability in line with the Human Rights Act 2019 and contribute to an inclusive environment.

The role requires adherence to security procedures, stock control, and collaboration with staff to ensure meals

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate cultural capability and/or a commitment to developing cultural capability to ensure an inclusive culture that aligns with the Human Rights Act 2019 and supports departmental programs and community partnerships aimed at preserving cultural connections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Prepare and provide nutritious and varied meals to clients and staff.
• Contribute to an environment that reflects normalised living and working situations for young people.
• Adhere to the security and safety of operational procedures and standards as they impact on kitchen processes and procedure.
• Maintain a hygienic, safe and secure working environment, including cleanliness of work areas and kitchen equipment.
• Prepare requisition orders and assist in the purchase of kitchen and food related stores and provisions and maintain an effective system of stock control, eg. recording and stocktakes.
• Supervise kitchenhands and participate in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of the equipment used within a small commercial kitchen environment.

Job description

Queensland Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support – Wacol QLD is seeking a kitchen operations role to prepare nutritious meals, maintain hygiene and safety standards, and support day-to-day kitchen activities at a residential facility for youth. The incumbent will demonstrate cultural capability in line with the Human Rights Act 2019 and contribute to an inclusive environment.

The role requires adherence to security procedures, stock control, and collaboration with staff to ensure meals