Cook

Number of Positions Available:

1

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ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

We are currently seeking an experienced Cook

Why this role matters

The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest providers of alcohol and other drug services.  We offer a range of services including Harm Reduction and Primary Health Services as well as a range of treatment types (including residential treatment centres, community-based support programs, counselling, and withdrawal management services).

About the role

We are seeking a values-driven Cook who will order food and supplies, maintain kitchen cleanliness, undertake cleaning task from the scheduled cleaning list, prepare and serve healthy dinners and prepare lunches for clients at Geelong Withdrawal Unit.

You will successfully

• Plan, Prepare and Produce Nutrition Meals – Follow weekly menu, Prepare evening meals for up to 14 clients. Prepare next day lunch and ingredients. Organise daily cleaning of kitchen, pantry and scheduled cleaning tasks.
• Food Ordering – Assist administration staff in taking stock of supplies and ordering
• Cleaning – Ensure kitchen and pantry remains clean and tidy as per food safety standards. Ensure kitchen appliance temperature records are maintained.
• Performance and Development – Participation in TSA performance appraisal process and regular supervision.
• WHS – Comply with relevant Acts and Guidelines by identifying and reporting risks in the kitchen. Comply with safe work instructions.

You will have

• Experience in planning and preparing meals in a residential community setting and menu constraints.
• Certificate III in hospitality, commercial cookery or relevant industry experience
• Food Handlers Certificate
• A valid working with Children’s Check

This is a permanent, part-time (15hrs per week) role located in Corio, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Level 3 Award.

What we offer

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Flexible working conditions
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme 
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution 

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration