Community Chef/Cook

Join Windana; our mission is to help people rebuild their lives

Windana invites you to be part of our life-changing mission, where your expertise can be the driving force behind transforming lives affected by drug and alcohol dependence.

• Utilise your passion for cooking in a purpose driven organisation
• Permanent/part-time position working 25 hours per week
• Salary Packaging options available, increasing your take home pay
• 20-bed residential facility located in a picturesque countryside location.

Why Windana?

We are a leading Victorian-based drug and alcohol treatment organisation. In November 2023, Windana & Taskforce merged into a single organisation - positioning us strongly for the future, extending our reach to more people with more services. With a combined history spanning almost 50 years, Windana is committed to making a positive impact.

And this is where you come in!

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiatic and passionate Chef/Cook to join our Grampian Therapeutic Community located Ballarat East on a permanent part-time basis working 25 hours per week.

The opportunity

Directly accountable to the Team Leader, the Chef/Cook is working within the community to provide meals of the highest quality in accordance with our Program. As the Community Chef/Cook you will be responsible for and not limited to:

• Provide seasonal meals in line with the Windana menu
• Assist and guide residents during meal preparation and cooking with hands-on support and application
• Manage food quality, portion control and presentation for special events including community events and formal occasions
• Work collaboratively with members of the team and residents of the program
• Maintain high levels of hygiene and cleanliness.

The person we're looking for will have:

• Demonstrated experience working as a Chef/Cook and preparing meals, preferably in a residential setting
• Sound knowledge of the Food Safety Guide and regulations
• A passion for cooking and creating hearty, healthy meals
• Hands on leadership approach and ability to foster safe spaces, creativity and respect
• Excellent organisational skills, communication skills and the ability to work within a team
• Trade qualification and/or extensive experience in a comparable role
• An understanding of financials i.e. budget control and inventory management.

The Team

We're a friendly, passionate, dynamic bunch of individuals that value continuous improvement and collaboration. We support growth and foster an inclusive and diverse workplace with a strong commitment to gender equality, wellbeing and LGBTQIA+ inclusion.

When can you start you ask? We are ready when you are

A valid Working with Children Check is mandatory for this position and a police check will be administered for preferred candidates. We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer.