Chef at UnitingCare Queensland

Thursday Island, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Mar, 26

Salary

39.22

Posted On

30 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Safety, Catering, Menu Design, Communication, Attention To Detail, Nutrition Knowledge, WHS Understanding, Meal Preparation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Chef / Hospitality Team Leader | Pinangba | Star of the Sea Elders Village | Thursday Island Employment Term: Permanent full time (76 hours per fortnight) Location: Star of the Sea, Aged Care Facility, Thursday island Remuneration: $39.22 per hour + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances Other benefits: Sign on and retention bonuses of up to $29,500 over 24 months Access up to $15,900 per year tax free with an additional $2,650 per year for meal and entertainment Relocation assistance up to $5,000 Subsidised accommodation for the duration of your employment Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare We are looking for a passionate Head Chef/ Chef to join our team. If you’re an experienced Chef with a customer focus and ready to drive our facility to success – we want to hear from you! Services for Star of the Seas are delivered by Pinangba, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led arm of UnitingCare. The foundations of Pinangba are built from our cultural identity and strong community relationships and partnerships. We deliver culturally informed services through innovative service delivery to progress Self-Determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through unique and holistic care; prioritising social justice to nurture physical, mental and spiritual healing. About the role: This is a great opportunity for an experienced Chef aiming to restore their work life balance and gain employment in one of Australia’s fastest growing industries with the following: Prepare, cook and serve food in adherence with dietary requirements with a strong focus on food safety standards Oversee Catering, Cleaning and Laundry functions across the facility and staff accommodation Support senior hospitality staff members with menu design and implementation Promote quality standards and maintain service with standard operating procedures including audit, stock control across all hospitality functions Role requirements: As an experienced Chef, you’ll take pride in your presentation, be knowledgeable in relation to nutrition and have a keen interest on the impact of dietary requirements on our aged residents. You will have proven experience in safe food preparation, storage and delivery, a clear understanding of WHS, be confident in medium-high volume meal preparation and demonstrate the following: Relevant trade qualifications or equivalent skills from previous experience Great communication skills and excellent attention to detail Understanding of Australian food and beverage standards Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies Employee Benefits: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we’d love you to be too Joining the state’s largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness. Child safe, Child friendly UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email reconciliation@ucareqld.com.au Safe workplace We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety. UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of UnitingCare, BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. www.unitingcareqld.com.au We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it’s time you joined our UnitingCare familiy. 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Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and serve food while adhering to dietary requirements and food safety standards. Oversee catering, cleaning, and laundry functions across the facility and support senior hospitality staff with menu design and implementation.