Part Time (60 hours per fortnight), Ongoing role Provide support to clients with meal planning and nutrition Communicate and build supportive relationships with clients About the opportunity Uniting's Youth Residential Rehabilitation Program provides 24 hours per day, 7 days per week residential services to young people aged 16-25 with a combination of Department of Health funding and client contributions.
This role will contribute to the effective operations of the program through the provision of a quality food offering for clients through the ordering, stock control, and effective and efficient kitchen operations.
The position will also provide individual and group support in the context of individual meal plans, healthy eating planning, and support for clients in the development of their cooking and meal planning skills.
What's on offer In addition to a base salary commencing at $31.00 p/hr + superannuation, you will have access to: An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more.
10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.
25% discount at Uniting Op Shops About you The ideal candidate will have an Apprenticeship in Cookery (or in a similar discipline) and have completed a Certificate III or have demonstrated experience in a similar role along with other additional appropriate training.
You will also bring: Experience in taking responsibility in a single kitchen establishment.
Capacity to innovate and build menus to support client satisfaction.
Expertise in working directly with clients with complex needs.
Demonstrated ability to supervise volunteers and service users in day-to-day work.
How to apply Click APPLY to submit your interest and we'll be in touch shortly.
We'll be reviewing applications as they come through as we're keen to engage with someone.
If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact Sarah Drager, Manager via email – ****** About Uniting At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times.
As a 'child safe' organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community.
We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability.
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