Mornington Peninsula Shire

About Mornington Peninsula Shire

Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria’s destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge. With approximately 1200 employees, Mornington Peninsula Shire is a busy and vibrant workplace. First Cook - Meals on Wheels Permanent full-time role Join a collaborative client-care focused team Help drive a positive ageing culture across the peninsula Contribute to running a kitchen dedicated to creating nutritional meals for some of Mornington Peninsula Shire's more vulnerable residents. About the business The Aged & Disability Services Team is committed to providing high quality, flexible and responsive services to over 5,000 Mornington Peninsula residents who are older or living with a disability so that we can support them to live safely, actively and independently in their own home. About the role The Meals on Wheels program provides low-cost, high quality, nutritious meals to service users right across the Peninsula. The role will offer the right candidate the opportunity to join a dedicated Meals on Wheels team and secure an ongoing role with Council. Key duties of the role include: Accountability for the efficient and effective day-to-day operations of the Meals on Wheels kitchen within industry standards. Oversee the production of low cost, high quality, attractively presented and appetising meals. Oversee and direct kitchen staff, food storage and safety systems in accordance with the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) guidelines and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles. Contribute to planning of menus and assist with ordering of consumables. Skills, experience and other requirements The ideal candidate will have Qualifications and substantial experience as a Chef / Cook, preferably in the community sector, including relevant experience in a food production service and facility. A positive, passionate and motivated approach to kitchen and meal preparation. A current Health Sector Food Safety Supervisor certificate. Current knowledge of the requirements of training and supervision of food services staff. A valid Employee Working with Children Check (mandatory) Willingness to undertake an Australian Criminal History check undertaken by the Shire (mandatory) A valid Victorian driver’s licence (mandatory) Please review the PD in full for specific information about this role. To apply, please submit your CV and a one-page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria by 6pm, Friday 6 March 2020. The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We welcome applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; have a disability; and/or a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Contact Details For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Scott Anderson, Team Leader Meals on Wheels, 5950 1608. Agency applications will not be accepted for this position.

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