• Lead a busy commercial kitchen in a modern maximum-security prison. 
• Use your catering experience to train and supervise people in our care. 
• Build practical food-service skills that can lead to future employment. 
• Enjoy a secure kitchen career where your work has real purpose. 
• 1 ongoing, full-time role earning $83,288 to $95,778 per year, plus super. 

What you will do 

As a senior industry officer kitchen, you will help run the prison's commercial kitchen and catering operations. You will combine kitchen leadership, workplace training and safe prisoner supervision. 

You will: 

• oversee safe and efficient kitchen operations, food production and catering services 
• plan production, order supplies and maintain accurate stock and financial records 
• train people in our care to build practical kitchen and workplace skills 
• supervise kitchen work while maintaining security, food safety and workplace safety 
• monitor production, quality and record keeping and recommend practical improvements. 

About you 

You do not need a formal qualification to apply. A commercial cookery, catering or food-industry qualification is desirable and advantageous. 

You must complete, or be willing to complete, Corrections Victoria pre-service training. Correctional practice and training qualifications are also desirable. 

You should also have: 

• commercial kitchen experience, ideally in catering or large-scale food production 
• strong skills in food preparation, production planning, ordering and stock control 
• the ability to provide clear and practical workplace training 
• sound judgement when managing safety, security, quality and competing kitchen demands. 

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact the person listed on this advertisement. 

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy. 

How to apply 

Please click the apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. 

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. 

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

Child safe statement of commitment 

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.