Chef - 24/7 AOD Rehabilitation Facility

4 days ago

Pakenham, Victoria, Australia Windana Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
  • 7-Month Fixed Term/Full-time position working Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm covering Parental Leave.
  • 10 minutes from Pakenham on a 40-acre property with beautiful, serene landscapes.
  • Great hourly rate with salary packaging provisions to enhance your take-home income.
  • Immediate start available.

Windana provides connected services for more people in need.

We provide services across Victoria for adults and young people experiencing alcohol and other drug harms, family violence, mental health challenges and social disadvantage.

Our Model of Care puts clients at the centre of what we do to create positive change in people's lives. We work with families, communities and other organisations to deliver trauma informed, equitable, culturally safe and integrated services based on evidence and practice wisdom.

By intervening early and creating purposeful partnerships, we help clients achieve improved outcomes while reducing demand on acute services. And we are influencing policy, practice and research to help shape better systems for clients. Together, we influence the broader system for a more positive and connected future.

Is this your next career opportunity?

Maryknoll Therapeutic Community (MTC) is a 66-bed facility that provides a safe space for residents to recover and heal by exploring their own life experiences and learning from the experience and insights of others.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Chef/Cook to join our Maryknoll Therapeutic Community Team on 7-month fixed-term contract working 38 hours per week.

Directly accountable to the Team Leader, the Chef/Cook will provide meals of the highest quality in accordance with our Program.

  • Provide seasonal meals in line with the Windana menu.
  • Lead the implementation of the Resident Kitchen Induction Program.
  • Assist and guide residents during meal preparation and cooking with hands-on support and application.
  • Manage food quality, portion control and presentation.
  • Cater for special events including community events and formal occasions.
  • Work collaboratively with members of the team and residents of the program.
  • Collaborate with residents and volunteers to utilise produce grown in the therapeutic community garden and grounds.
  • Contribute significantly to a positive work environment, influencing others to embrace integrity and professionalism.

What we're looking for:

  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, (or equivalent) in and/or extensive experience in comparable.
  • Demonstrated Experience Working as a Chef and/or Cook, preferably in a residential care environment.
  • Excellent organisational skills, communication skills and the ability to work within a team.
  • Ability to work under pressure and remain calm, take instruction and deliver quality meals within strict.
  • Excellent working knowledge in food preparation and kitchen equipment.
  • Self-motivation and the ability to identify and complete needed tasks without direct supervision.
  • Sound knowledge of the Food Safety Guide and regulations and commitment to continuous quality improvement and OHS.
  • A passion for cooking and creating hearty, healthy meals.
  • Hands on leadership approach and ability to foster safe spaces, creativity and respect.
  • Strong understanding of financials i.e. budget control and inventory management.

Join our team to contribute to our life-changing work.

Our people are integral to the work we do, and we pride ourselves on providing our team opportunities to contribute, grow and thrive:

  • Contribute to our meaningful work and values-based culture through our Strategic Plan, our quality accreditation, Reconciliation Action Plan and progress towards Rainbow Tick accreditation. We care about everyone's contribution, so you feel connected, valued and motivated.
  • Grow through professional and personal development opportunities. We offer regular supervision, goal-setting and individual development plans so you can grow your skills and practice. We also have study leave options, support for obtaining qualifications, career opportunities through secondments, and our Leadership Network.
  • Thrive with a variety of benefits to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. We offer additional leave days, a broad range of EAP services, generous salary packaging entitlements and more

Ready to join us?

Be quick Applications will be reviewed as soon as they land on our desks so apply today if you're interested.

Windana is committed to child safety and a valid Working with Children Check and Police Check are required for this position.

Windana values and celebrates diversity and inclusion and is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and life experience to apply. Our aim is to build a team that closely reflects the diversity of the people and communities we work with.

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