Café Cook

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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.

Why This Role Matters

The Salvation Army Youth Services offer an integrated suite of programs engaging with young people across Australia. Our services create intentional avenues for young people to explore opportunities, build support networks, and access, participate and contribute to their communities. Youth services provide a diverse range of programs which include housing and homelessness, driver training, education, employment, and training, AOD support, social and community activities, specialist therapeutic responses and youth justice programs.

About The Role

We are seeking a values-driven Cook who will prepare food in line with TSA standards with assistance from other staff and volunteers. The Café Cook will support the Café Team leader in the effective operation of the Café, focusing on the delivery of excellent food and customer service, whilst minimising costs.

You Will Successfully

• Prepare, present and serve meals with the support of employees and volunteers.
• Ensure food served is fresh, presented in an attractive manner and meets food quality standards.
• Ensure all meals are prepared with minimum wastage
• Ensure food preparation and storage areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness as required by legislation, best practice and kitchen cleaning guidelines
• Ensure the hygiene of the kitchen area is maintained ensuring food is handled and prepared and stored in line with Australian Food Safety Standards, TSA policies and procedures and government regulations.

You Will Have

• Paid WWCC/Blue Card require
• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in food preparation and cooking in a commercial environment
• Minimum two years previous food service experience
• WHS – knowledge of work health safety obligations and to practice these in the workplace in line with TSA policy & procedures and legislation.
• Food Safety Certificate
• Management of volunteers (desirable)
• Professional development required to maintain skills for the role.

This is a casual position located in Bundaberg, QLD. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Hospitality Level 5 Award Cook.

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