About Us

Wesley Mission Queensland is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.

We strive to be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just, and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.

About the role

This position is to prepare meals in accordance with resident’s dietary requirements, maintain the kitchen area to an acceptable Food Safety Standard, and undertake supply requisition and stock control in line with budgetary guidelines.

Key Accountabilities

• Align one’s workplace behaviour in accordance with the WMQ Model of Care, the Wesley Charter and Wesley Mission Queensland’s Vision, Mission and Values.
• Perform a variety of food preparation duties including the fresh preparation, cooking and serving meals for all residents.
• Ensure meals meet the individual dietary needs of residents.
• Ensure the appropriate storage and labelling of food.
• Cleaning and maintaining work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Requisitioning and storing of food supplies.
• Assisting with managing kitchen finances.
• Carrying food supplies, equipment and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Monitoring and recording of food and refrigerator temperatures.
• Menu planning in consultation with residents

About you

• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.
• Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ policy.
• Extensive cooking experience with proven ability to meet individual needs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to food safety hygiene standards.
• Ability to undertake stock requisition and control within budget guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake a variety of cleaning duties associated with a kitchen and dining area.
• Proven ability to prioritise workload and multi-task to ensure meals are prepared and served as scheduled and the needs of residents are met in a timely manner.
• Ability and willingness to work within the Philosophies, Policies and Procedures of Wesley Mission Queensland and the Uniting Church in Australia.

What makes a difference for us:

• Proof of Vaccination Status as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy throughout employment and prior to commencement.
• Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.
• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.

Why Join Us

We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.

We offer our team members:

• Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace.
• Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay
• Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage
• Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel

WMQ Limited's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy.