Kitchen and Wellbeing Worker

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Uniting Vic Full time
Overview

Job title: Kitchen & Wellbeing Support Worker at Uniting Vic.Tas – casual role based in St Kilda, VIC. Job ID: 527071. Closing on: Sep 13 2025.

We are seeking a Kitchen & Wellbeing Support Worker to help create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment in our mental health day program. The role involves overseeing the smooth running of our Community Meals Program, serving breakfast and lunch (meals are prepared off-site), assisting with dishwashing, managing kitchen operations, supporting participant wellbeing, guiding volunteers, and assisting with program activities alongside mental health support staff.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee the smooth running of the Community Meals Program and assist with meals service (breakfast and lunch).
  • Assist with dishwashing and kitchen operations; ensure cleanliness and food safety.
  • Support participant wellbeing, guide volunteers, and assist with program activities alongside mental health support staff.
What's on offer
  • Base salary of $27.15 per hour plus casual loading, salary packaging, and superannuation.
  • Access to up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits for living expenses.
  • 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.
  • 25% discount at Uniting Op Shops.
  • Great location on Carlisle Street, St Kilda, close to public transport.
What you'll bring
  • Working with Children Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
  • Food Safety Level 1 (or willingness to obtain).
  • Preferred: Certificate II in Hospitality or Kitchen Operations.
  • Experience in community, mental health, or support settings.
  • Hospitality or kitchen experience.
  • Volunteer supervision experience (desirable).
  • Knowledge of food safety and hygiene.
  • Comfortable working with diverse backgrounds.
  • Coffee machine use (training available).
  • Supportive, inclusive, and recovery-focused approach.
How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest and we'll be in touch shortly. Applications are reviewed as they come through.

If you have questions about the opportunity, contact Ryan Bourke, Team Leader - Engagement Hub, at ryan.bourke@vt.uniting.org.

About Uniting

Uniting is passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000-strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a 'child safe' organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national police check and Working with Children Check where relevant prior to commencement.

Uniting is committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

Job details
  • Seniority level: Entry level
  • Employment type: Temporary
  • Job function: Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries: Civic and Social Organizations
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