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Job Description
$35576 Base Salary super not for profit salary packaging benefits
Permanent Part time 20 hours per week Monday Friday 3pm 7pm
Location: Alice Springs NT 0870
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values we stand together with anyone who needs us for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.
Your Opportunity
Are you a Cook Chef or Kitchenhand looking for a role where your skills truly matter At Stuart Lodge in Alice Springs your passion for food will directly support individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
As a 24/7 transitional accommodation service our kitchen is at the heart of what we doand were looking for someone to help prepare and serve nutritious homestyle meals each day.
In this rewarding role youll work in a fully equipped commercial kitchen cooking for 1522 clients daily and prepping additional meals for the weekend.
Youll also collaborate with the team to plan menus manage stock and assist with ordering supplies to keep everything running smoothly. Shifts run from 3pm to 7pm Monday to Friday with time dedicated to prep dinner service and cleaning.
This is your chance to turn your love for food into something truly meaningfulbringing comfort care and a sense of home to those who need it most.
Your Key Responsibilities
Prepare and serve daily nutritious meals for 1522 residents ensuring dietary needs and preferences are met.
Plan weekly menus in collaboration with the Program Manager incorporating feedback from staff and residents.
Order food and kitchen supplies manage stock levels and conduct regular stocktakes.
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the commercial kitchen including proper food storage and labelling.
Safely handle and store food in accordance with NT Health and Food Safety Standards.
Prepare and store additional meals for weekend service ensuring quality and compliance.
Receive inspect and qualitycheck food deliveries to ensure freshness and standard compliance.
Requirements for Success
Hold a Food Handling Certificate or equivalent.
Relevant qualification in food preparation hygiene and nutrition (e.g. Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or similar).
Proven experience in a commercial kitchen environment.
Strong knowledge of the Food Safety Act and food handling regulations.
Personal alignment with the values of Mission Australia and a passion for supporting vulnerable individuals.
Ability to plan menus that meet nutritional standards and cater to diverse dietary needs.
A commitment to maintaining high hygiene standards in food preparation and kitchen management.
Before starting work with us you will need to undertake a national police history check qualifications and referee checks and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Our Culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender age ethnicity race cultural background disability religion and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible.
So whoever you are if youre skilled and actively support our purpose and values you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application please email or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.
We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application please contact us at
Your Benefits
To ensure our employees feel valued empowered and celebrated we provide a range of employee benefits including:
Rewarding work every day you know youre making a real difference
Notforprofit salary packaging reducing your tax (details via AccessPay
Free external confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.
Volunteering opportunities
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off
How To Apply
To be considered for this opportunity click apply and send your application today!
As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer we will respond to your application.
Applications for this role are shortlisted as received and we are interviewing through the advertising period.
Apply quickly to be considered for this life changing and diverse role!
Employment Type
Part-Time
