Food Services Supervisor: Centre Operations & Menu Planning

Queensland Corrective Services; Spring Creek; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Corrective Services is hiring a Food Services Supervisor at Southern Queensland Correctional Centre, Spring Creek. The role is responsible for coordinating the centre's food services, ensuring safe, cost-effective, high-standard meals for inmates, and leading a team across kitchens and related training activities.

The position entails managing procurement, stock, and menu planning, while liaising with programs staff to provide work training opportunities and ensuring compliance with

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the operations of the centre's food services and ensure cost-effective service delivery.
• Implement and review managerial and technical procedures.
• Lead quality assurance programs and maintain high food quality standards.
• Oversee kitchen maintenance and equipment to maximise operation.
• Advise centre management on food services matters.
• Supervise catering staff and trade instructors as applicable.
• Ensure hygiene and quality standards are met in food services.
• Liaise with programs staff on inmate work training opportunities.
• Supervise inmates assigned to food services.
• Manage procurement, receipt, custody, and stock of all food supplies.
• Monitor storage practices and minimise wastage.
• Negotiate with external suppliers for cost-effective purchases.
• Formulate budget submissions for food services; monitor expenditure.
• Develop menus, including special diets.

Job description

Queensland Corrective Services is hiring a Food Services Supervisor at Southern Queensland Correctional Centre, Spring Creek. The role is responsible for coordinating the centre's food services, ensuring safe, cost-effective, high-standard meals for inmates, and leading a team across kitchens and related training activities.

The position entails managing procurement, stock, and menu planning, while liaising with programs staff to provide work training opportunities and ensuring compliance with