Manager Food Safety, MCG
The Opportunity:
Delaware North Australia are looking for a highly organised and enthusiastic Food Safety Manager to join our operations team at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Based on site at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and working closely with the Culinary team, the Food Safety Manager will support the catering operation by overseeing the stadium's food safety management system, and undertaking a range of Food Safety related activities to ensure the delivery of safe, high quality food products that meet legislative and customer requirements across the several kitchens and outlets within the Melbourne Cricket Ground precinct.
If you are passionate about food safety with a strong background in food management practices and hospitality operations, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Management of the HACCP Food Safety Program, working with the senior management and operations teams to maintain the highest industry standards
- Oversee and deliver food safety systems, processes, compliance, and allergen management, ensuring continuous improvement
- Conduct internal Food Safety Audits, Risk Assessments and inspections
- Chair on-site food safety meetings and champion a strong food safety culture
- Provide comprehensive reports including observations and recommendations
- Manage site Food Safety incident investigations and risk management
- Flexibility to work across a 7 day roster, including evenings and weekends depending on the MCG's events schedule
What will you bring?:
- A background in culinary operations will be highly regarded
- Expert knowledge of food safety legislation, HACCP and quality standards
- Minimum 5 years experience working with a commercial food production / catering company
- Experience in conducting and managing audits and reviews
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Competent in Microsoft applications and experience of using food procurement/management software systems.
- Highly motivated with a flexible and adaptable working approach
About us:
With a capacity of more than 100,000, the MCG is the largest sporting stadium in the Southern Hemisphere. This iconic venue isn't just about sports; it's a cultural hub that hosts multiple Australian Football League teams, cricket matches, concerts, and an array of special events and non-event-day functions.Join a dynamic team at the heart of Melbourne's vibrant entertainment scene, where every day brings new excitement and challenges.