Job Description Summary

Our community meal is held each Tuesday evening in Little Mountain at 5pm. It is a warm and welcoming space that meets the needs of our community, providing a nutritious 2 course meal, and a space for people to gather and connect.

Working within a commercial kitchen facility, Catering Team Members play a key role in supporting our community by providing consistent, reliable and most importantly, nourishing meals at our weekly Community Meal. The role assists with preparing food under the guidance and support of the Kitchen Supervisor. An ideal role for those who enjoy cooking in a team environment.

Job Description

**Key responsibilities **

• Meal preparation and service: With guidance and instruction from the Kitchen Supervisor, Catering Team Members prepare meals according to the planned menu and the number of meals required.

• Set up and clean up: With a keen eye for neatness and hygiene, Team Members assist with initial set up, clearing of tables, pack up, wash up and waste disposal.

• Manage stocks and storage: Applying high regard for food safety standards, Team Members assist with ensuring food stocks are replenished and within use by dates, and all food items are stored and labelled correctly.

Qualifications and skills (desired/required)

• Experience in food preparation, handling and service • Relevant food handling qualifications as required by local council authorities

**Capabilities and personal attributes **

Manage Self: Shows personal motivation and commitment to completing work activities effectively; maintains own motivation when tasks become difficult; regulates own behaviour and responds appropriately in all circumstances.

Act Ethically and with Integrity: Represents the organisation in an honest, ethical and professional way; is reliable and trustworthy. Show Respect: Responds in culturally appropriate ways.

Communicate Effectively: Listens to others when they are speaking and asks appropriate, respectful questions; speaks at the right pace and volume for varied audiences; clarifies own understanding.

Lead Safety and Wellbeing: Identifies and follows safe work practices; takes action to address hazards, near misses and incidents.

Development opportunities with this role:

This role will give volunteers an opportunity to develop skills and build experience in food handling, preparation and service. Additionally, there will be access to a range of training opportunities and insight to the work of a large not-for-profit religious organisation with expressions in many different areas of society.