Cook - Redlands IndigiScapes Environment Centre

Permanent Part Time - working 32 hours per week (Sunday to Wednesday 8 hours per day)

$27.30  Hourly  + up to 12% super  

A special place

At Redland City Council, you can help improve lives, while shaping your career in a truly special place. Situated on the stunning Redlands Coast, our team is creating an enriched, sustainable future for Redland City.

Here, every role matters … Together, we’re focused on serving our community. Join us so together we can improve the Redlands for today and tomorrow.

Your opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced cook to join our team in the Indigiscapes cafe. Located in bushland overlooking beautiful Coolnwynpin Creek tributary on Redlands Coast, you will be working Sunday to Wednesday 7am - 3:30pm and be responsible for producing consistent, high quality and well-presented established menu items. 

Guided by our Values, you will:

• produce quality menu items each and every time, using a range of cooking techniques, focusing on presentation, freshness and consistency in a high volume and busy kitchen environment.
• ensure the safe and efficient running of the kitchen workspace, including maintenance of an organised and clean kitchen which complies with food hygiene and sanitation standards.
• collaborate with the Café Coordinator in the development of menu options which will contribute to environmental and bush tucker flavour goals of the café.
• stock control duties with a focus on minimising wastage and ensuring capacity to deliver the full menu on any given day.

For full details, take a look at the Position Description.

What you’ll bring

First and foremost, you’ll need to live and breathe our Values, as they are fundamental to the way we go about our work and the relationships we build.

We would love to hear from you or someone you know who:

• has a proven capability as a cook in a busy kitchen environment including production of consistent and quality menu items including baked goods, in accordance with provided menus and recipes;
• has demonstrated knowledge of and compliance with workplace health and safety requirements, food hygiene and sanitation requirements relevant to a commercial kitchen;
• has demonstrated interest in menu creation and capacity to collaborate with the Café Co-Ordinator to develop menu items which reflect Café environmental and bush tucker goals;
• has demonstrated understanding of stock control and wastage control parameters in a busy kitchen environment.

Why join us

We asked our people why they choose to work at Redland City Council. They say it’s about two things: feeling connected to the Redlands Coast as a truly special place and the incredible career and development opportunities at Council.

Here, you can:

• Improve lives, for today and tomorrow. You will make an impact in our organisation by producing consistent, high quality and well-presented menu items.
• Achieve, for the community and your career. We’ll support you every step of the way and you will have a huge impact on the work we do.
• Experience variety, and grow as a result. Upskill, try new roles and broaden your horizons. Council is an amazing place to grow and diversify professionally.
• Find the right balance to bring the best you. We offer attractive benefits, ongoing support and flexible working arrangements.

Here are some more reasons for loving working with us:

• Generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme including 17.5% loading on annual leave!
• Ex-gratia day offered during the Christmas/New Year break
• Access to professional and leadership development programs and education/study assistance
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge and business acumen
• Diverse secondment opportunities for career development
• Reward and recognition programs
• Wellbeing programs and social club
• Access to discounts with over 400 leading retailers

Visit our careers page to learn more and read the stories of our incredible people.

Eligibility

• You'll hold a First Aid Certificate or have the ability to rapidly acquire one.
• You'll hold a food handling certificate or have the ability to rapidly acquire one.
• You'll have the physical capability to perform cleaning and manual handling tasks when required.
• You'll have the flexibility to work across weekend and evening shifts as rostered.
• A Food Safety Supervisor certificate is highly regarded.
• Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. 
• To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Ready to join us
 

Applications will only be accepted through Council’s Web Recruitment system or through OURspace for current Council employees. Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

To be considered, applicants must submit a:

1. Cover letter (one page); and
2. Current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Please read the Position Description and resume-based application instructions before applying for this role.

RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes.

Specific information on the position (200391) can be obtained by contacting Steve Farkas on 0466 536 ***.  Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 15/03/2024.

At Redland City Council, we truly value the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives of our people. We’re focused on making Council an inclusive place, where everyone belongs and brings in new skills, diverse experiences and backgrounds that enable us to serve our community better.

Applications will not be accepted from a third party.