Chef - Dining Services (Moorooka)

Your Role as a Chef – Dining Services In this position you will provide a high quality and efficient service and will be required to assist with the production of high-quality meals which meet the requirements of the residents and visitors. Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing of large quantities of high-quality food that meets the resident’s nutritional needs and meal preferences.
- Maintaining hygiene and presentation.
- Menu and Service planning.
- Preparing temperature-controlled food.
- Undertaking of storage and stock rotation of food.
- Contributing to the maintenance of safe working conditions for all conditions which includes reporting any hazards or risks. What We Offer
- Salary packaging advantages – As a not‑for‑profit employer, we offer generous salary packaging benefits that help maximise your take‑home pay. You can package up to $15,900 each year on everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 on meals and entertainment—reducing your taxable income and giving you more in your pocket.
- Free and Secure Car Parking – No more paid parking! Employees can enjoy complimentary access to secure parking, ensuring the safety of their vehicles while at work
- Team Culture – Be part of a collaborative and close-knit team that values your skills and wellbeing. We have members of our team who have worked with us for over 20 years!
- Career Advancement Opportunities – We provide ample career advancement opportunities at WMQ, offering diverse pathways for growth and professional development, and financial support for Vocational Education and Tertiary programs. What We’re Looking For
- A completed Certificate III Commercial Cookery
- Certified Eden Associate or willingness to attain accreditation.
- Experience in food preparation and cooking in a large-scale commercial environment, preferably in an aged care environment.
- Knowledge and experience in the maintenance of hygienic equipment and work areas
- Strong time management and organisational skills. Essential Requirements
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)
- Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.
- Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work Apply Now! Be part of something meaningful
- Click Apply today! Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters Our experience in the food and hospitality services goes back over 20 years. From our state-of-the-art purpose-built kitchen at Moorooka, our talented team of chefs and food assistants work alongside dieticians, nutritionists and speech pathologists to plan, prepare and package a daily full meal service. We make and deliver meals to residents across Wesley Mission Queensland’s aged care communities, as well as other service areas in our organisation including our respite centres and retirement homes. We also supply meals for other services across Queensland, such as health care centres and hospitals, aged care communities and correctional centres. About Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) Wesley Mission Queensland is a leading not-for-profit provider of health and community services. With over a century of service, we support people across all life stages with aged care, disability support, mental health services, and community outreach. Our values, Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment, and Respect, guide everything we do. WMQ'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. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r3vz1