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Volunteer Catering Team Member - Surry Hills Cafe - Surry Hills, NSW

The Salvation Army Australia

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Job Description

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 in a safe, welcoming place. The role assists with preparing and serving food under the guidance and support of the Kitchen Supervisor. An ideal role for those who enjoy cooking in a team environment.

Key responsibilities:

Meal preparation and service: With guidance and instruction from the Kitchen Supervisor, Catering Team Members prepare meals according to the menu, fresh ingredients available 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:

Experience or qualification in food preparation, handling and service a bonus but not essential as all training provided

Background check requirements

Background checks play an important part in our commitment to being a safe organisation. Where an applicant has disclosable history, the selection process includes a fair assessment and a risk management approach. Collection of personal information is handled per our privacy and confidentiality policies. Below is what is required for this role:

Police Check and WWCC are both required as this role may involve working closely with people experiencing vulnerabilities as well as children

Time Required & Commitment:

We're particularly interested in hearing from people available Tuesdays 9-3 however we have availability throughout the week.

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