Overview
Join to apply for the Chef role at UnitingCare Queensland.
As an integral part of our big-hearted team, you will be encouraged to grow and feel empowered to make a difference in the lives of others.
Role Details
* Employer: BlueCare | Lowood Aged Care Facility
* Employment Term: Part-Time – 6 Month Fixed Term Contract (with possibility of extension)
* Location: Lowood Aged Care Facility
* Remuneration: $31.44 per hour + Superannuation + Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances
Responsibilities
* Prepare, cook and serve food in adherence with dietary requirements with a strong focus on food safety standards.
* Support senior hospitality staff with menu design and implementation.
* Promote quality standards and maintain service with standard operating procedures.
Role Requirements
* 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
* Proven experience in safe food preparation, storage and delivery; clear understanding of WHS; ability to work in medium-high volume meal preparation
Employee Benefits
* Salary packaging options to save tax on everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
* Discount platform with employee discounts at retailers, holidays, health insurance, and more
* 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave after 6 months of service, in addition to the government scheme
* Diversity and inclusive leave, including paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options
* Career development opportunities with a trusted community and residential care provider
Commitment to Safety and Inclusion
* Child safe, Child friendly – UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation with measures to ensure children's safety.
* Diversity & Inclusion – Our approach is to ensure equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged.
* Safe workplace – We work to keep children, young people, and the elderly safe from harm and are committed to speaking up for safety.
About UnitingCare
UnitingCare is part of a large network of aged care workers and services across Australia. We are compassionate, inclusive and committed to helping people live life in all its fullness.
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