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The Salvation Army 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. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
The Café is situated at The Salvation Army Toowoomba providing Beverages and short order menu to our community and providing a relaxed space to connect. The Catering Team Leader V- Café Chef manages, organises, and oversees the preparation of food (Short -Order), serving of food and provides quality customer service. Attention to maintaining a clean, safe, hygienic, and healthy work environment is critical.

Key responsibilities

• Cooking of Short-Order meals for service
• Cook short-order meals for the café
• Direct volunteer kitchenhands as necessary to assist in food service delivery
• Direct volunteers on food safety guidelines and issues to ensure safe food service
• Assist with writing up food orders
• Support to the Team
• Meals delivered within the directed timeframe and appropriate customer service delivery
• Clean and keep hygienic standard to kitchen and surroundings that meet food & health regulations.
• Provide encouragement to team members.
• Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture.
• Help Coach volunteers on efficient food service

Qualifications and skills (desired/required)

• Experience in relevant field highly desired.
• Relevant qualifications as required i,e. Cert 3 Commercial Cookery, DoFoodSafely Certificate
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal required

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 people 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 related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

• Cooking of Short-Order meals for service
• Cook short-order meals for the café
• Direct volunteer kitchenhands as necessary to assist in food service delivery
• Direct volunteers on food safety guidelines and issues to ensure safe food service
• Assist with writing up food orders
• Support to the Team
• Meals delivered within the directed timeframe and appropriate customer service delivery
• Clean and keep hygienic standard to kitchen and surroundings that meet food & health regulations.
• Provide encouragement to team members.
• Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture.
• Help Coach volunteers on efficient food servic