ABOUT US The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity. The Community Lunch Team Leader coordinates and leads a team of volunteers to deliver a weekly community lunch program. The role is responsible for planning menus, managing available food resources, coordinating shopping within an approved budget, and leading volunteers in the preparation and serving of nutritious meals. The role supports a welcoming and inclusive environment where community members can connect over a quality meal. Key responsibilities Program Planning, Food Resource Management, Meal Preparation and Service Plan and coordinate a weekly community lunch menu. Review donated food items and determine how they can be utilised in meal preparation. Check produce available from the community garden and incorporate suitable vegetables, herbs and fruit into menu planning. Ensure menus are nutritious, practical and appropriate for the number of attendees. Monitor stock levels and identify additional ingredients required for each meal. Oversee the preparation, cooking and presentation of meals. Ensure meals are served within agreed timeframes Provide Quality Service Purchase food and kitchen supplies using approved vouchers provided by the program. Manage spending within the allocated budget across the program term. Support a welcoming dining experience for community members. Respond appropriately to participant questions and concerns. Ensure kitchen, dining and storage areas are left clean and hygienic following service. Volunteer Team Leadership Lead and coordinate volunteers involved in the weekly community lunch. Allocate tasks and provide clear direction to team members for food preparation, serving, cleaning and pack-up activities. Foster a positive, welcoming and inclusive team environment. Identify any training or support needs and communicate them to the supervisor. Encourage teamwork and recognise volunteer contributions. Administration & Budget Maintain basic records relating to attendance, purchases and food donations as required. Communicate regularly with the supervisor regarding program needs and outcomes. Assist with rostering and volunteer coordination where required. Maintain confidentiality of information at all times. Maintain records of purchases and provide receipts or documentation as required Purchase food and kitchen supplies using approved vouchers provided by the program and manage spending within the allocated budget across the program term. Advise the supervisor of any anticipated budget pressures or resource shortages. Qualifications and skills (desired/required) Experience in relevant field highly regarded. Experience in leading and mentoring teams in a food services environment required. Relevant qualifications as required ie Food Handling Certificate. Experience in administration, use of Microsoft Word and Excel and customer service preferred. Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Capabilities and personal attributes Manage Self Shows commitment to achieving challenging and complex goals Demonstrates a high level of personal motivation Demonstrates Accountability Makes sound financial and resourcing decisions, exercises delegations appropriately and monitors outcomes Supervises care, maintenance and replacement of resources Takes proactive steps to record, manage and monitor risks Innovate and Continuously Improve: Shares learnings to inform future improvements Consults with stakeholders to assist development of clear and workable models, programs, policies and procedures Provides expert input to influence industry or sector development Influence Others: Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to assert own ideas, give and receive constructive feedback and gain the agreement or acceptance of others Influences others with a fair and considered approach and sound arguments based on facts, knowledge and experience Lead Safety and Wellbeing: Identifies and follows safe work practices; takes action to address hazards, near misses and incidents. Background check requirements Background checks play an important part in our commitment to being a safe organisation. Where an applicant has disclosable history, the selection process includes a fair assessment and a risk management approach. Collection of personal information is handled per our privacy and confidentiality policies. Below is what is required for this role: As this role involves use of and access to site assets, it requires a Police Check The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. 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 related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration. Volunteer with the Salvos It takes an army of volunteers to provide and enable practical care for Australians every year. Volunteers bring life to our values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity and collaboration. We are always looking for individuals to bring fresh energy and ideas to a range of volunteer roles. Whatever your skillset, availability or areas of interest, you may surprise yourself with the different ways you can make a difference.  Volunteering is an invitation to demonstrate care for others in our local communities; it is the everyday embodiment of love in action. Those who give up their time so freely are some of the greatest contributors and advocates of Salvation Army mission and vision.  It is through working alongside one another that transformation is possible. Not only do we focus on the transformative experience of service recipients and local communities, but also of our volunteers.  The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus. We share the love of Jesus by: Caring for people Creating faith pathways Building healthy communities Working for justice When you volunteer with the Salvos, you help make a real difference to the community and the lives of others. Find more information here. Check out how we’re bringing some more good in the world. The Salvation Army offers a range of opportunities to build your connections, including those in community programs, aged care, retail, employment services, corporate and other support services. When you choose the Salvos, you choose to believe in doing good that transforms the lives of people and communities facing hardship or crisis. So, if you are passionate about volunteering that has purpose and satisfaction, are keen on delivering social and sustainable outcomes that change lives, we want to hear from you. We are always on the lookout for individuals keen to help us fulfil mission to support those in need. Whatever your skillset, availability, or areas of interest, we are keen to hear from you. Check out our Careers Site here.

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