Supervisor Cook

Proserpine Meals on Wheels; Proserpine; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Proserpine Meals on Wheels is seeking an experienced Kitchen Supervisor to direct the preparation, packaging and distribution of meals. You will ensure budget-compliant purchasing, maintain a safe kitchen, and lead staff and volunteers to deliver high-quality meals to clients.

The role requires strong communication, menu planning, and food safety knowledge, with responsibilities spanning staff training, HACCP-aligned procedures, and collaboration with management to uphold quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing meals in a commercial capacity.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
• Menu planning experience.
• Knowledge of Food Safety Requirements.
• Ability to operate all foodservice equipment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise kitchen operations to ensure efficient meals preparation and distribution.
• Train kitchen staff and volunteers in duties.
• Plan menus in consultation with management.
• Maintain stock levels and source quality suppliers.
• Monitor meal costs and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Stakeholder service

Education

Food safety knowledge

Tools

Meal Management Programs

Foodservice equipment

Job description

Proserpine Meals on Wheels – Proserpine QLD

The 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 efficient purchasing of ingredients & food supplies per budget and regulations; maintain kitchen inventory, including the maintenance of a safe and sanitary kitchen.

Key responsibilities

Conduct and supervise the Meals on Wheels kitchen operations efficiently and effectively

Supervise and train kitchen staff and volunteers in their duties

Prepare all meals in accordance with dietary requirements and ensure meal presentation is of a high standard

Undertake menu planning in consultation with the Service Manager/Management Committee

Ensure adequate stock is maintained at all times and continually source out suppliers capable of providing best quality products at a reasonable cost

Ensure Meals on Wheels effectively maximises yield from produce and monitor closely average meal cost

Ensure the standard of work carried out by kitchen staff and volunteers is to an agreed level of satisfaction

Ensure that all employees and kitchen volunteers are appropriately trained in the safe use and maintenance of kitchen equipment, including the emergency evacuation procedure

Liaise with the Service Manager/Management Committee on matters affecting the kitchen operations

Ensure all operational procedures of the kitchen are in-line with relevant standards and legislation

Ensure all operational procedures of the kitchen are in-line with relevant standards and legislation. For example, Food Safety Supervisor Accreditation, First Aid, Fire Safety

Assist in the development, implementation and review of operational procedures, systems and documentation that are appropriate to the running of the kitchen

Assist 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 Standards

Comply with Quality Assurance Reviews including Workplace Health & Safety and Food Safety Standards

About you

Appropriate qualifications and/or experience in the provision of meals in a commercial capacity

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and deal professionally with the staff, volunteers and clients

Menu planning experience

Knowledge of Food Safety Requirements

Ability to operate all foodservice equipment

Good working knowledge of Meal Management Programs

Ability to multi-task and/or switch job duties quickly

Experience in providing a high level of stakeholder service

Good written and verbal communication skills

The ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary, collaborative team