Catering Supervisor (Casual)

The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest providers of alcohol and other drug services. We offer a range of services including Harm Reduction and Primary Health Services as well as a range of treatment types (including residential treatment centres, community-based support programs, counselling, and withdrawal management services).

The Dooralong Transformation Centre is Australia's largest drug, alcohol and gambling rehabilitation centre providing residential support services in an abstinence based, drug-free environment.

We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Catering Supervisor to lead the operations and administration for the kitchen.

This is a Casual position based in Dooralong, NSW. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 3. The successful applicant will be reporting to the Alcohol and Other Drugs Services Manager.

• Carry out duties in accordance with the policies, procedures, practices and Work Health and Safety (WHS) of The Salvation Army.
  
• Work in a professional and caring manner with all participants in a multidisciplinary environment (including always maintaining participant confidentiality).
  
• Prepare a high volume of meals in accordance with the guidelines and special dietary/religious/allergy requirements of participants (including minimizing waste, utilizing products donated, set own work priorities and use tools and time efficiently to meet work objectives)
  
• Meet and exceed required WHS, Food Safety and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCAP) as well as conduct relevant audits and report to management as required.
  
• Work in the kitchen and dining room to proper food handling requirements at HACCAP standards.
  
• Provide catering as required for on-site events.
  
• Facilitate the upskilling of participants in food preparation, cooking and serving.
  
• Collaborate with Team Leaders and staff on site and in partnership with kitchen staff, oversee work duties allocated to participants, report on duties performed and raise concerns for areas.
  
• Maintain records of participants participation in the kitchen and communicate with line management any areas of risks including the management of identified risks as directed from line management.

• A certificate IV in a relevant discipline (or working towards).
  
• NSW Driver Licence.
  
• 2 years minimum experience in kitchens
  
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
  
• Good attention to detail and sound time management skills
  
• Highly effective planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent team working skills.
  
• Energy, flexibility and integrity.
  
• The ability to understand mission values.
  
• The ability to anticipate and support the needs of program participants.
  
• The ability to meet deadlines and work under conflicting time pressures.
  
• A "Can Do" dynamic attitude.

• Flexible working conditions
  
• Financial discounts / benefits
  
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
  
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
  
• Opportunity for career development;
  
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
  
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution.

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you.

We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.