Chef

UnitingCare Queensland • Condon, OR

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Chef aiming to restore their work life balance and gain employment in one of Australia’s fastest growing industries. Services for Star of the Seas are delivered by Pinangba, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led arm of UnitingCare. The foundations of Pinangba are built from our cultural identity and strong community relationships and partnerships. We deliver culturally informed services through innovative service delivery to progress Self-Determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through unique and holistic care; prioritising social justice to nurture physical, mental and spiritual healing.

Requirements

• Proven experience in safe food preparation, storage and delivery
• Clear understanding of WHS
• Confidence in medium-high volume meal preparation
• Relevant trade qualifications or equivalent skills from previous experience
• Great communication skills and excellent attention to detail
• Understanding of Australian food and beverage standards
• Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies

Nice To Haves

• Customer focus
• Pride in presentation
• Knowledgeable in relation to nutrition
• Keen interest on the impact of dietary requirements on our aged residents

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food in adherence with dietary requirements with a strong focus on food safety standards
• Oversee Catering, Cleaning and Laundry functions across the facility and staff accommodation
• Support senior hospitality staff members with menu design and implementation
• Promote quality standards and maintain service with standard operating procedures including audit, stock control across all hospitality functions

Benefits

• Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
• Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree