<p>The successful applicant will be required to cook and prepare cuppa, lunch and afternoon tea for students aged from babies (FaFT) to school aged children (Primary and secondary).&nbsp;</p> <p>Menu planning, ordering and stock control will also form part of the daily duties for this role.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>About our school </b></p> <p>Wadeye is a large remote Aboriginal community situated approximately 400km south-west of Darwin with a population of around 3000 people on Kardu Diminin land. The vast majority of local Aboriginal people speak Murrinpatha as a first language. there are over 20 clans from the surrounding Thamarrurr region residing in Wadeye and attending the school. Our Lady of the Sacred Heat Thamarrurr Catholic College operates a Family as First Teachers ( FaFT) program, preschool, primary and secondary school.</p> <p><b>College Requirements </b></p> <ul> <li>Support the Catholic Ethos of the College.</li> <li>Support the Vision and Mission statement of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College</li> <li>Support the Northern Territory Catholic Education Vision and Mission Statement.</li> </ul> <p><b>Position Objective </b></p> <p>The Nutrition Manager has the responsibility for the management and operation of the School Nutrition Program and School Canteen to co-ordinate, prepare and deliver meals in accordance with the Australian Government’s Indigenous Advancement Strategy School Nutrition Project Schedule and Operational Framework.</p> <ul> <li>All meals are to be prepared and delivered in accordance with:The NT Dept of Education’s School Nutrition and Healthy Eating Policy and Guidelines</li> <li>All Catholic Education NT SNP guidelines, procedures and policies</li> <li>Applicable State, Territory &amp; Commonwealth food preparation &amp; service and safe food handling procedures and guidelines including preparation and serving of food in a safe and hygienic environment.</li> <li>NT Food Act, Food Standards Code and National Canteen Guidelines</li> <li>Comply with Food Safety Standard 3.2.2ANational Health &amp; Medical Research Council &amp; Dept of Health &amp; Ageing Australian dietary guidelines.</li> </ul> <p><b>Key Duties and Responsibilities </b></p> <ul> <li>Manage the preparation of nutritious meals (breakfast, morning tea and lunch) from the school canteen;</li> <li>Provide the above meals to students each teaching day of the school year;</li> <li>Supervise, mentor and train SNP staff in kitchen operations, food preparation and safe food handling techniques in accordance with health &amp; hygiene regulations and the NT Food Act;</li> <li>Build the capacity of assistant kitchen staff at all times;</li> <li>Manage and maintain appropriate food stocks and catering supplies;</li> <li>Prepare and provide meal plans(menus) that provide variety and are culturally appropriate for the students;</li> <li>Liaise with NT Dept of Health (DoH) nutritionists to determine healthy menu plans and compliance with the NT DoE’s School Nutrition &amp; Healthy Eating Policy and Guidelines;</li> <li>Provide meals for visitors and family/community members on special occasions as approved by the Principal;</li> <li>Provide meals for staff members where such staff are contributing to the cost of their meals;</li> <li>Ensure that the cleaning and maintenance of the canteen and its utensils is carried out to a high standard in order to comply with the Environmental Health Australia’s Australian Food Safety Assessment and the NT Food Standards Code.</li> <li>Work in collaboration with the Principal and the CENT SNP Project Manager to operate the School Nutrition Program and School Canteen within the identified budget and reporting regime.</li> <li>Record meal numbers and menu and complete monthly program reporting and submit to the Principal and CENT SNP Project Manager.</li> <li>Liaise with NT DoH and Environmental Health Officers in meeting Australian Food Safety assessment.</li> <li>Any other duties assigned by the Principal, Deputy Principal or SNP Project Manager.</li> </ul> <p><b>Workplace Health and Safety Responsibilities</b></p> <ul> <li>It is an expectation that staff contribute to a safe workplace, and in particular, that they:</li> <li>Co-operate in relation to activities taken by the school to comply with WHS legislation;</li> <li>Comply with all CENT Work, Health and Safety Policies and Procedures</li> <li>Comply with all CENT Food Safety and Healthy Eating Policies</li> <li>Adopt work practices that support WHS programs;</li> <li>Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and the safety of other people who may be affected by their conduct in the workplace;</li> <li>Ensure that any hazardous conditions, near misses, incidents and injuries are reported immediately;</li> <li>Actively participate in meetings, training and other health and safety activities.</li> </ul> <p><b>Requirements </b></p> <ul> <li>Commit to and support the Catholic ethos of the school expressed in “Sharers of the Vision” and CENT’s Code of Conduct.</li> <li>Hold a current NT Working with Children’s Clearance Check ‘Ochre Card’.</li> <li>Hold a current Food Safety Supervision Skill set Certificate or similar to comply with Category 1 Food business requirements.</li> <li>Commitment to ensure compliance and adherence to the National Catholic safeguarding Standards to build child-safe cultures and to advance the safety of children and vulnerable adults.</li> <li>Be a team player with a positive, collaborative approach to bring the school community together and a strong desire to improve outcomes for students and build the capacity of local aboriginal staff within the community.</li> </ul> <p><b>Benefits </b></p> <ul> <li>Relocation coverage</li> <li>Fully furnished housing</li> <li>Generous travel allowance</li> <li>Power and Water</li> </ul> <p><b>Please send a current CV to Principal Jacqueline Conboy at <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:jacqueline.conboy@nt.catholic.edu.au?subject=Nutrition%20Manager%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>jacqueline.conboy@nt.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Nutrition%20Manager%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:jacqueline.conboy@nt.catholic.edu.au?subject=Nutrition%20Manager%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">jacqueline.conboy@nt.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;or phone 08 8978 2477 for further information.&nbsp;</b></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p>