Kitchen Hand at UnitingCare Queensland

Sunshine Coast Regional, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Dec, 25

Salary

31.15

Posted On

24 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Dishwashing, Food Safety, Teamwork, Manual Handling, Chemical Use, Hand Hygiene, Basic Numeracy, Literacy, Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Haccp Principles, Stock Rotation, Kitchen Cleaning, Customer Service, Time Management

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Employment Term: Casual Opportunity Available (weekdays only 6am – 11:30am) Location: Buderim Private Hospital, Sunshine Coast Remuneration: $29.02 - $31.15 p/hr + Casual Loading + 12% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances Make a meaningful difference with Buderim Private Hospital As one of the Sunshine Coast’s largest hospitals, we provide a comprehensive range of surgical and medical services using the latest technology. This includes emergency, maternity, intensive care, cardiovascular, obstetric and gynaecology, urology, cancer care, general medicine, renal and respiratory services, orthopaedic and mental health care, among many others. With a deep connection to the Sunshine Coast that’s 40 years in the making, Buderim Private Hospital partners with our patients to deliver personalised one-on-one care from the heart and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. An integral part of our team, as a Kitchen Hand, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together! Your part in our Buderim Hospital team Kitchen Hands are responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the main kitchen through food preparation, dishwashing and support as required and related to basic food service functions, comply with the hospital’s food safety program. Kitchen Hands perform a wide range of tasks in a fast-paced kitchen environment to maintain adequate levels of clean equipment, utensils and crockery in order to provide our customers with a high standard hospitality experience. Assist with organising of ingredients for preparation and production of customer meals Work as a team member and provide flexibility to rotate through all shifts and areas in the role of Kitchen Hand Ensure a high standard of hygiene and safety throughout the food services department that complies with the hospital food safety program Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HACCP principles in accordance with the hospital’s food safety program Maintain and replenish floor stock supplies as required. Pot and dish washing and kitchen cleaning Minimise food wastage through stock rotation Escalate concerns from staff and member of other departments What makes a difference for us? Previous Kitchen Hand experience in a food service health or hospitality team environment, with a demonstrated understanding and competencies in manual handling training, chemical use, hand hygiene and food safety Basic Food Safety course for the Health & Community Sector Ability to work well in a team and support a positive team environment Basic numeracy, literacy, verbal communication and interpersonal skills including ability to read, measure accurately and perform basic math skills Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospitals infection control requirements What makes a difference for you? NFP Salary Packaging: 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. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging Explained Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance 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 to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others We’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare family By joining our Hospitals, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 17,500 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, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. 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 and 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. 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. UnitingCare - Join us We invite you to Introduce Yourself to assist us in finding a position that aligns with your interests and skills. Let's make a meaningful difference, together. Job Alerts for future opportunities Set up Job Alerts to view future opportunities. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen.

Responsibilities

Kitchen Hands are responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the main kitchen through food preparation, dishwashing, and related food service functions. They ensure a high standard of hygiene and safety throughout the food services department in compliance with the hospital's food safety program.