Cook - Environmental Service WorkerChurches of Christ, Oak Towers OakleighPermanent Part-Time OpportunityImagine a career with Churches of Christ. Established in 1930, we are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations. Active in the areas of family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care services, we provide care and compassion to vulnerable people at different stages of their life journey. With over 200 Services in more than 100 communities, we positively impact around 45,000 lives a year.Employee Benefits:As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills, and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.The hourly rate for this role is $27.33.By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits, including but not limited to:Salary sacrificing benefits that can greatly increase take home pay;Discounts through our large network of retail partners including JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Goodlife Health Clubs, Bupa Health, and many more;Employee Assistance Program;A work culture that values you.About this roleThe Environmental Service Worker is responsible for kitchen, dining room, and may be required to assist in laundry and cleaning duties. This role is team-oriented, supporting one another. You will be assisting in the preparation and serving of food to our residents. The hours required are Wednesday - Sunday, from 9:30am to 5:30pm on a 75 hour per fortnight roster.In this varied role, your day-to-day responsibilities could include:Assisting in the preparation of meals to residents both in the dining room and tray service to their rooms;Maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, dining room, and equipment throughout the shift;Setting up and cleaning the dining room before and after serving foods;Maintaining food hygiene and safety practices according to legislation;Covering staff leave at short notice;Cooking experience or willingness to step up highly desirable;Customer focus.About YouYou are an enthusiastic and reliable worker who is committed to providing excellent customer service to our residents. You are someone who is passionate about cooking and working within a kitchen and understands the importance of keeping a clean workspace in a fast-paced environment.Ideally, you will have:Certificate II in Kitchen Operations, Cookery or similar (desirable);Experience working within a kitchen and serving meals;Experience working within the Aged Care industry (desirable);Experience within a multi-disciplinary team environment (desirable).Possess or willingness to obtain:Current National Police Certificate;Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship, and Safety.To applyTo apply for this position please click the Apply Button. For further information, please contact Susie Szulman on .We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.Applications will be assessed as they are received.