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The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities.  We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.  It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
 

Working within a commercial kitchen facility, Community Meals Team Members play a key role in supporting community members as they take part in meal preparation within a safe, hygienic and healthy environment. The role assists with preparing and serving food under the guidance and support of the Catering Team Leader. An ideal role for those who enjoy preparing meals, coaching others and working as a team alongside community members.

Key responsibilities:

Meal preparation and service: With guidance and instruction from the Community Meals Team Leader, coordinate community members ensuring they have all the ingredients and utensils needed for the meal preparation activity.

Set up and clean up: With a keen eye for neatness and hygiene, Team Members oversee and assist community members 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 in food preparation, handling and service

Relevant food handling qualifications as required by local council authorities

Interest in working with community members who are seeking connection and social support

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:

As this role isn’t child-related or have significant risk considerations, it does not require background checks

Time Required & Commitment:

Fixed roster/flexible times as agreed

Development opportunities with this role:

This role will give volunteers an opportunity to develop skills and build experience in food handling, preparation and service, as well working alongside community members who may be experiencing social or economic vulnerabilities. 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. 

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.