Kitchen Hand

The Salvation Army; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Melbourne is seeking a Kitchen Hand to join their Catering team. The role involves kitchen duties to ensure compliance with health standards while providing quality food services. Candidates should have experience in residential settings and a Food Handlers Certificate. The position offers ongoing training and a fulfilling work environment focused on making a positive impact.

Benefits

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free

Access to health and wellness initiatives

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential setting and a Food Handlers Certificate (Desirable).
• Current Working with Children Check is mandatory.
• Victorian Drivers Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake kitchen hand duties ensuring kitchen compliance with health standards.
• Provide services respecting the rights and dignity of residents.
• Deliver quality food and kitchen services meeting staff and residents' requirements.

Skills

Experience in a residential setting

Food Handlers Certificate

Victorian Drivers Licence

Education

Certificate 1 in Hospitality Kitchen Operations

Job description

The Salvation Army (Salvos) is one of the largest providers of homelessness services across the country. Our philosophy is that every person should be afforded dignity and respect and that no one should be without a safe, affordable, and secure home. We provide services and supports to adults, and families with accompanying children in the form of accommodation, case management, assertive outreach, financial assistance, community connection and referral services.

As a Kitchen Hand, this is your opportunity to be part of the Homelessness Melbourne Metro Regional Catering team that provide services to Resident service sites at Flagstaff Accommodation in West Melbourne, The Open Door in North Melbourne and Foley House in Footscray. Reporting to the Catering Services Team Leader, this is a Casual role, located at our Flagstaff Crisis Accommodation in West Melbourne.

How you will make an impact

• Undertake kitchen hand duties as directed which ensures that the kitchen area complies with the minimum Health Department standards.
• Provide all services in such a way as to respect the rights and dignity of residents.
• Provide quality food and kitchen services which meets or exceeds staff and residents' food and service requirement

What you will bring

• Experience in a residential setting and a Food Handlers Certificate (Desirable)
• Certificate 1 in Hospitality Kitchen Operations (or equivalent) or demonstrated equivalent relevant experience, knowledge and skills
• A current Working with Children Check or relevant state equivalent is a mandatory requirement
• Victorian Drivers Licence

What we offer

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives
• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.

Conditions

Compensation is in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award Level 1

How to apply

If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role. Together we can build a brighter future.

The Salvation Army (Salvos) is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check.