Overview
Urban Angels Community Kitchen is a platform for bringing the community together, creating and distributing a ready stock of nutritious frozen meals for people who need support in this way.
The opportunity
Urban Angels are seeking a casual Food Services Assistant to join the team situated at the IFYS Kawana Hub Specialist Homeless Service. The Kawana Hub Specialist Homeless Service is a 68-bed short term emergency housing solution, available to residents of the Sunshine Coast that are experiencing homelessness.
The Food Services Assistant will support the provision of three meals a day, ensuring hygiene, health and safety standards are met, and providing friendly and non-judgmental service to all residents of the program. This role is part of a team of rostered Kitchen Support staff, working alongside a chef, other IFYS staff and volunteers.
What's on offer
* Casual employment
* $33.38 per hour (inclusive of 25% loading) + applicable penalty rates for day and time of shift
* Access to not-for-profit salary packaging options (package up to $15,900 per FBT year)
* Annual $250 personal wellbeing reimbursement benefit towards eligible activities
* Central Bokarina location with cafes and walking paths nearby
* Vibrant and welcoming team environment
* Opportunity to give back and make a positive impact
* Free access to the CALM Premium App + Flight Centre personal travel discounts
* Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* IFYS will cover the cost for the successful candidate to complete Food Safe Handling certificate
Key requirements
* Daily operations of the kitchen including customer service, food preparation, restocking and receiving delivered goods, accurate administration
* Assist chef of the day in food preparations
* Support residents to access refreshments and foods during the day
* Work alongside volunteers in the delivery of catering service to residents
* Train and supervise volunteers involved in the kitchen
* Cleaning and sanitising dining area and kitchen throughout the day
* Assist with ensuring that the food served and the kitchen meets all legislated hygiene and health and safety requirements
To be successful in this role you will possess
* A resilient and can-do nature
* A positive and non-judgmental manner interacting with people from all walks of life
* Experience in hospitality, customer service and/or community services highly regarded
* Knowledge of food safety standards
* Willingness to work agreed rostered hours. Flexibility to accept changes in rostered hours highly regarded
* Strong interpersonal and administrative skills
Must hold or be willing to obtain if successful
* Valid Queensland Driver's License with no restrictions, and own reliable transport
* QLD Working with Children Check (Paid Blue Card)
* Licensed Care Service Suitability Check (LCS2)
* National Criminal History Check (a new check will be conducted through IFYS systems)
* Food Safe Handling Certificate
If you would like further information on this role, please call 5438 3000 to speak to Josh in the Recruitment team or email recruitment@ifys.com.au
Applications close at 5:00pm on Thursday 12th of February, 2026. Applications received prior will be accepted but may not form part of the initial candidate pool.
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