Catering Assistant

First Nations Jobs; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award Pay Rates

Training and development

Internal career opportunities

Discounts and benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Spotless is seeking Casual Catering Assistants to join the Brisbane Immigration Detention Centre team. You will assist with the preparation and service of high-quality, nutritious meals while maintaining a safe and efficient catering environment and contributing to the wellbeing of those within the centre.

You will follow HACCP guidelines, keep the kitchen clean, operate equipment safely, and work with the Chef Manager/Head Chef to meet daily meal requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Bulk cooking experience similar to aged care or resources backgrounds.
• Certificate II Kitchen Operations or willingness to undertake.
• Food Safety Certificates.
• Understanding of HACCP Food Safety guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, prepare, and produce food requirements as directed by the Chef Manager/Head Chef.
• Cleaning the food preparation and consumption areas, cooking equipment and utensils.
• Ensure compliance with the HACCP Food Safety Plan, monitor food safety standards, and complete documentation.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is operated safely and kept in a clean condition.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Bulk cooking experience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Certificate II Kitchen Operations

Job description

Join us on the journey

We are currently seeking Casual Catering Assistants to join the Spotless team at the Brisbane Immigration Detention Centre. In this role, you will assist with the preparation and service of high-quality, nutritious meals, while helping maintain a safe and efficient catering environment and contributing to the overall wellbeing of those within the centre.

What you'll do

• Assemble, prepare, and produce food requirements as directed by the Chef Manager/Head Chef.
• Cleaning the food preparation and consumption areas, cooking equipment and utensils.
• Ensure compliance with the HACCP Food Safety Plan, monitoring food safety standards and practices, maintaining hygiene in food preparation areas, and completing all Food Safety Documentation accurately and timely.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is operated following safe work procedures, maintained in a clean and safe condition.

What you'll bring

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen environment
• Bulk cooking experience similar to aged care or resources backgrounds
• Has a Certificate II Kitchen Operations or willing to undertake this course
• Food Safety Certificates
• Full understanding of HACCP Food Safety guidelines
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.

More than anything, you'll have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a drive to provide high-quality outcomes for Spotless and our client.

Why work for us?

Working for us means every day you will be enabling our communities to thrive. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future.You'll also find a range of benefits available such as:

• Above Award Pay Rates
• Training and development to support your career.
• Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business.
• A range of discounts and benefits available.
• An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.

Please note: An Australian Federal Police Check and medical assessment is a part of the selection process for this role.

As an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.