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The Oceania Province of the Christian Brothers is a reflective, diverse and inclusive community inspired by Jesus Christ and Edmund Rice advocating for the marginalized and our suffering planet.
Background:
The Congregation of the Christian Brothers, active as the Oceania Province, participates in this Mission faithful to the charism of the founder blessed Edmund Rice with the Province currently operating in Australia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and the Philippines.
Organisation:
The Christian Brothers Oceania Province is a not-for-profit organisation founded on the values and charism of Edmund Rice to help transform the lives of those who are poor, neglected and those relegated to the margins of mainstream society. This charism is perpetuated throughout our different entities and expressions which extend both locally, nationally and overseas.
Position’s Purpose:
This position has a broad range of responsibilities assisting and supporting the Wembley Brothers Community. Tasks may include but not limited to cooking, laundry and cleaning, that meets the standards set by the community and are in compliance of Occupational Health and safety whilst undertaken the duties required.
Scope of the Position:
The Housekeeper works with the team at Wembley Community, in a cordial manner, ensuring that the premises and Brothers are provided for with meals and that the premises are maintained, tidy and that standards of cleanliness are upheld to provide an environment conducive to both the residence and visitors.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
Mon & Wed
12.00pm to 7.00pm
* Wash dishes from break
* Set the table for lunch, wipe over place mats and chairs as required
* Prepare and serve a light lunch for Brothers present for 12.30 pm
* Empty the dishwasher and clean kitchen
* After lunch set the table for the evening meal.
* If needed, bake a cake or muffins for next day’s morning tea.
* Prepare the main meal for the full Community and serve at 5.45 pm. Meals need to be nutritionally appropriate for aging men. A dietician will advise re menu and review.
* Note on a pad near the phone, food items/groceries needing purchase, including items stored in laundry cupboards.
* Once per week compile a list of groceries, order for delivery at a convenient time when staff will be present to receive them. A laptop will be provided for this purpose.
* Maintain the kitchen, kitchen appliances, dining room, adjacent morning-tearoom and food storage areas as clean and hygienic.
* Refill water and juice jugs after each meal and place in dining-room refrigerator.
* Fill milk jugs in dining room and common room refrigerators.
* Replace tea-towels daily. Soiled items to the laundry.
* As needed bake a cake for morning tea. Maintain a supply of biscuits.
* Food waste suitable for composting is placed in an ice-cream plastic for transfer to Bokashi-One box. Other organic waste is placed in FOGO bin. Recycle appropriately.
* Change bed linen and towels for Brothers as needed (some do this themselves)
* Bag linen for transport to Brightwater Linen via McAuley Centre, each Monday. New linen is received each Friday.
* Attend to laundry as needed: washing and ironing. This may be heaviest on Mondays. Sometimes ironing may be left for the next day.
* Ensure supplies of soap, cleaning materials and equipment, toilet tissue, personal toiletries stored in the laundry are maintained.
Cleaning
* Remove and bin rubbish from all rooms.
* Check and light-clean bedrooms and bathrooms, mindful that a separate deep-clean of the whole house is done each fortnight on Saturdays.
* Clean and mop staff bathroom adjacent to the kitchen. Mop the kitchen and dining room floors after dinner.
* Feed and water the caged birds.
* Vacuum corridors/verandahs as needed from wind-blown leaves, bird feathers, etc.
* Comply with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation. Policies and Procedures with regards to workplace health and safety regulations.
* Carry out other duties as reasonably requested by the Community Leader-Wembley Community.
Responsibilities:
Tues & Thurs
4.00pm to 7.00pm
* Empty the dishwasher from the previous day and reload rinsed dishes and clean kitchen.
* Prepare the main meal for the full Community and serve at 5.45 pm
* Note food items/groceries needing to be purchased.
* Maintain the kitchen, kitchen appliances, dining room, adjacent tearoom and food storage areas as clean and hygienic.
* Refill water and juice jugs after each meal and place in dining-room refrigerator.
* After dinner mop the dining room and kitchen floors.
* Fill milk jugs in dining room and common roof refrigerators.
* Replace tea-towels daily. Dirty items to the laundry.
* As needed bake a cake for morning tea. Maintain a supply of biscuits.
* Remake the beds for Brothers as needed, usually using the same linen.
* Generally, laundry will be done Monday, Wednesday and Friday but occasionally there may be a need for emergency laundry to be attended to.
* If time complete ironing left from previous day.
Cleaning:
* Generally cleaning will be done Monday, Wednesday and Friday but occasionally there may be a need for emergency cleaning to be attended to.
* Put the bins out on the street for emptying by Cambridge Council early Friday morning.
Responsibilities:
Fri-12.00pm to 7.00pm
As for Monday and Wednesday except:
* New linen will arrive from Brightwater Linen. This will be stacked in the laundry cupboard.
* Attend to any laundry tasks remaining. It is anticipated this will be light.
* Prepare an additional meal for Saturday evening and set aside, usually in the kitchen fridge.
* Bring in the bins from the street.
Other Responsibilities:
* Attend and participate in staff training and workshops as required.
* Adhere to all policies of the Oceania Province.
* Carry out other duties as reasonably requested by the Community leader(s).
General:
* Apply quality management and continuous improvement processes to all activities under direct control.
* Maintain effective working relationships across various functions.
* Other duties as assigned by the Community Leader(s).
Teamwork:
* Participate in team meetings
* Liaise with and assist various office and team members within the Oceania Province, Oceania Support centre, other ministries and brothers.
* Liaise and communicate with external entities supporting the Edmund Rice mission.
Key Stakeholders:
* Christian Brothers Oceania Leadership Team
* The position reports to the Community Leader.
* Significant business relationships exist with personnel in offices of this and other entities
Leadership Vision and Values:
* Contemplation that enables deep listening and sharing our life.
* Gentleness-bring people of love hope and joy, we act with newfound humility.
* Simplicity-living a simple lifestyle with all creation.
* Transformation that opens us to the quiet voices and risks responding collaboratively.
* Solidarity and connection with all made poor
Work Conditions/Requirements:
* Manual Handling and some lifting and cleaning required.
* Willingness to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check
* Current or willing to undertake food handling certificate
* Assist with menu planning
* Understand and cater for dietary requirements
* Willing to work additional days and hours as required to cover for leave.
Qualifications:
* Experience in a similar role
* Food Safety certificate
If you are interested in applying for the Housekeeper / Cook role, please apply via the link or email us your resume and cover letter to HR at (emailprotected) by 30 April 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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