Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) is looking for reliable and motivated Weekend Cook to join our team and help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment at our Alyerre Hostel in Alice Springs NT.
This is a great opportunity to be part of important work that supports First Nations peoples across Australia. If you're looking for stable employment in a supportive team where your efforts truly matter, we'd love to hear from you.
As a Weekend Cook with AHL, you will receive a competitive base salary plus 15.4% superannuation. Generous shift penalties also apply for work after hours, weekends and public holidays.
We offer rewarding experiences and rewarding employment conditions, with the opportunity to further your career within the Australian Public Service (APS).
The key duties of the position include
Key Responsibilities of a Cook:
- Prepare meals in accordance with AHL's set menus, Food Safety Standards Australia and other relevant legislation.
- Stock management - rotate, receive and monitor food and kitchen supplies.
- Assist with ordering.
- Ensure the kitchen is cleaned to standard.
- Prepare and clean the dining rooms for residents.
- Assist with other tasks as needed.
What We're Looking for in a Cook:
- Available to work on Weekends, Saturday and Sundays 07:30am - 17:30pm (30 hours per fortnight)
- Experience in meal preparation in an industry-based environment, ensuring the safe production of quality food without compromise to Food Safety Standards Australia.
- Experience in commercial cookery, and the ability to manage stock rotation while ensuring timely service and hygiene of cooking equipment.
- Good understanding of cleanliness and health standards required whilst preparing food at the workstation.
The Ideal Candidate
You will have an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and the ability to communicate respectfully and effectively.
While experience in a similar industry is desirable, what matters most is your ability to work effectively and positively as part of a team.