Why this role matters

The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest providers of alcohol and other drug services. We offer a range of services including Harm Reduction and Primary Health Services as well as a range of treatment types (including residential treatment centres, community-based support programs, counselling, and withdrawal management services).

About the role

We are seeking a values-driven Cook who will prepare and serve nutritious quality food to participants of Mount Isa Recovery Services Centre according to menus, monitor methods of food handling, preparation, meal service and equipment cleaning within specified timeframes and in line with the values and ethos of The Salvation Army.

You will successfully

• Prepare high volume meals for residential participants in accordance with food handling requirements
  
  
• Prepare nutritional quality food for participants of the centre within required timeframes and in line with approved menu and budget.
  
• Development of menu plans for the approval of the manager.
  
• Ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen and dining areas ensuring food is handled and prepared in line with Australian Food Safety Standards, TSA policies and procedures and government regulations.
  
• Maintain stock levels, taking deliveries and storage of supplies and food products in line with budget restraints and TSA policy and procedures.
  
• Ensure the rotation of food and track quality to comply with HACCP standards
  

This is a full-time, permanent position located in Mount Isa, QLD. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Level 3 Award.

Whether you are looking for part time or full-time work, we would welcome your application!

You will have

• Certificate III, commercial cookery trade qualification or a willingness to work towards obtaining qualifications
  
• Demonstrated experience and ability in kitchen/catering operations
  
• Ability to work a flexible roster, covering staff absences and planned leave across 7 days.
  
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a commercial kitchen
  
• Knowledge and experience of safe food handling requirements
  
• Knowledge of HACCP is highly regarded
  
  
• A Full Driver's Licence
  
• A Current and Paid Working with Children Check
  
• First Aid Cert or willingness to get one
  

What we offer

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
  
• Flexible working conditions
  
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
  
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
  
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
  
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity
  
• Purpose-driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
  
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
  
• Opportunity for career development;
  
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
  
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
  

How To Apply

If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

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. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.