Kitchen Coordinator – Therapeutic Community

17 hours ago

Batemans Bay, Australia Karralika Programs Full time

Kitchen Coordinator – Therapeutic Community

Overview

We’re seeking an experienced Kitchen Coordinator to lead daily kitchen operations at our residential program in the south of Canberra. This is more than just a kitchen leadership role – it’s an opportunity to teach valuable life skills to our program residents. Our Kitchen Coordinator works day shifts, from Monday to Friday only.

What you’ll do

This role works alongside adults participating in our residential rehabilitation program focused on recovery and healing. The kitchen coordinator manages our Therapeutic Community kitchen with responsibility for menu planning, ordering and stock control for our residential programs, cooking duties and compliance with health and safety requirements. A core component of this role is mentoring our residents through the teaching of cooking and kitchen management skills, menu planning, nutrition and health and safety.

What you’ll bring

- Industry qualifications in commercial cookery and experience in a similar role
- A passion for sharing your skills and knowledge with others through mentoring and training
- Creative menus that are nutritious and affordable
- Exceptional organisational skills to manage inventory, orders and schedules efficiently
- Working knowledge of health and safety regulations and food safety standards

About us

Karralika Programs Inc. is a not-for-profit specialist alcohol and other drug organisation that provides programs for people in the Canberra and the surrounding areas. We support adults, young people and families to reduce the harms associated with alcohol and other drug use through a variety of residential and community-based programs.

Please note

A condition of this role is undertaking a National Criminal History Check and holding a Working with Vulnerable People Check. These background checks will be requested and verified for shortlisted applicants when required. For a more thorough list of responsibilities and core duties, please see the position description above.

How to apply

If you are looking for a role to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable people impacted by alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, apply now by sending a cover letter and your resume to careers@karralika.org.au.

We want to fill the role quickly and will be reviewing applications upon receipt.

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