Are you a Food Services professional looking for a change?

Are you self-motivated, organized and enjoy a challenge?

Join us as a Catering Officer

No nightshift or split shifts

Casual ($48.24 per hour) positions available

About the Opportunity

The Food Services Department are seeking enthusiastic and reliable people to join our team to provide a range of high-quality food services in a hygienic, cost effective and nutritious manner to the staff and prisoners at the Centre.

Reporting to the Catering Supervisor, the primary objective of a Catering Officer is to supervise prisoner employees. Catering officers work a 14-day roster, in the provision of high-quality food services for the staff and prisoners of Fulham Correctional Centre.

You will benefit from a competitive salary and rewards scheme, with ongoing support and professional development opportunities, among other benefits including great work life balance, no nightshift or split shifts and supervisory opportunities.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or Bakery.  Certificate II in Commercial Cookery would be considered with appropriate skills and experience.
• Ensure adequate supply of produce is on hand utilizing company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that prisoner employees meet personal hygiene industry standards.
• Ensure adequate prisoner employees are on shift to complete the daily duties as required.
• Supervise prisoner employees by being able to instruct and give clear direction, which will assist with the preparation, production and distribution of food.
• Ensure that all relevant acts and regulations relating to corrections and food service are adhered to.
• Ensure that no meal is tampered with.
• Ensure that prisoner employees are disciplined according to company policy.
• Supervise the safe use of all equipment and ensure that the correct PPE is always worn by prisoner employees.
• Report any equipment breakages or tool discrepancies immediately to the Catering Supervisor or Food Services Manager.
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety and EEO/WGEA Requirements in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and contribute to the maintenance and improvement of safety and equity in the workplace.
• Satisfactorily complete all duties and responsibilities in accordance with relevant company policies and procedures.
• Work as directed by the Catering Supervisor or Food Services Manager.

Other Requirements of the Role:

• Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Ability to work within a correctional setting, which will involve direct contact with prisoners.
• Work outside of ordinary business hours may be required on occasion.

About the Benefits:

• Subsidised Gym Membership via Fitness Passport for a healthier lifestyle.
• A safe and secure working environment
• An opportunity to work in a progressive, service led work environment
• Opportunity to make a difference and improve the lives of others
• A role that will challenge a wide range of your skills
• Competitive remuneration

How to Apply

Please click the Apply Button on this advertisement to lodge an application.

Applications must include a resume and a one-page cover letter.

The application process has several stages (and can be quite lengthy). Should your application progress, you will be required to participate in the following:

1. Attend an interview
2. Reference checks
3. Pre-employment medical / fitness for duty assessment (at our expense)
4. National Police Check
5. Successful security clearances

For any enquiries, or to discuss the position in more detail please click here to download a copy of the position description for this role or contact a member of the Human Resources Team at Fulham Correctional Centre on (03) 5142 3830 or via email FulhamHR@geogroup.com.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply

We are always looking for people who share our company values of:

INTEGRITY - RESPECT - ACCOUNTABLE - AGILE - INNOVATIVE

Applications close: Midnight, Thursday, 20th February 2025