Food Service Assistant / Cook – Maryknoll

• Utilise your passion for cooking in a purpose driven organisation.
  
• Permanent/full-time position working 38 hours per week or part time if required.
  
• Salary Packaging options available, increasing your take home pay.
  
• 70-bed residential facility located in a picturesque countryside location.

Join Windana; our mission is to help people rebuild their lives

Windana invites you to be part of our life-changing mission, where your expertise can be the driving force behind transforming lives affected by drug and alcohol dependence.

Why Windana?

We are a leading Victorian-based drug and alcohol treatment organisation. In November 2023, Windana & Taskforce merged into a single organisation – positioning us strongly for the future, extending our reach to more people with more services. With a combined history spanning almost 50 years, Windana is committed to making a positive impact.

And this is where you come in!

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiatic and passionate Food Services Assistant / Cook to join our Maryknoll Therapeutic Community located within a 10 minute drive from Pakenham on a permanent basis working 38 hours per week.

The opportunity

A member of the Works & Operations Team, and guided by our ‘Food as Medicine’ philosophy, you will be assisting in the preparation and cooking of daily meals, supporting residents who are hands-on involved with the program. You will be contributing to an organisation that values respect, integrity and fosters connection and collaboration.

A day in the shoes of a Food Services Assistant / Cook will include:

• Preparation of seasonal meals in line with the Windana menu.
• Assisting and guiding residents during meal preparation and cooking with hands-on support and application
• Managing food quality and portion control with conscious approach to food waste.
• Plating of meals at the appropriate temperature, accurately and aesthetically pleasing for special events including community events or other formal occasions.
• Working collaboratively with members of the team and residents of the program.
• Maintaining high levels of hygiene and cleanliness.

The person we’re looking for will have:

• Demonstrated experience working as a Chef/Cook and preparing meals, preferably in a residential setting.
• Sound knowledge of the Food Safety Guide and regulations.
• A passion for cooking and creating hearty, healthy meals.
• Hands on leadership approach and ability to foster safe spaces, creativity and respect.
• Very good organisational skills, communication skills and the ability to work within a team.
• Trade qualification and/or extensive experience in a comparable role.

The Team

We’re a friendly, passionate, dynamic bunch of individuals that value continuous improvement and collaboration. We support growth and foster an inclusive and diverse workplace with a strong commitment to gender equality, wellbeing and LGBTQIA+ inclusion.

When can you start you ask? We are ready when you are

A valid Working with Children Check is mandatory for this position and a police check will be administered for preferred candidates. We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer.

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