AddressAbout Us
“My hope is that in 25 years’ time, housing poverty will be history. Easier said than done, but can we ignore this crisis at hand?” Steve Bevington - Managing Director of Community Housing Limited.
CHL was founded by Steve who has lived experience of homelessness and is now the Managing Director. Steve believes everyone has the right to a safe and secure home.
Become a part of our multi-award winning not for profit organisation, managing over 11,000 new and existing properties. Join our collaborative team culture so we can together deliver the best possible service and outcomes and can make a meaningful impact on the lives of people experiencing homelessness. Support people living on low to moderate incomes, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those living with a disability.
The Role
This is a hands-on role where you will provide a respectful food service and nutritious, balanced meals for residents in our Rooming House in accordance with their dietary and health requirements. Your ability to understand client behaviours will be enable you to excel in this role. We currently have one Casual role available.
You will:
- Undertake food preparation tasks in a commercial kitchen environment.
- Clean the dining room including dishes.
- Assist with stocking the kitchen.
- Follow up with tenancy or support services if a client appears to require support.
- On weekends, take full responsibility for food preparation and service.
About You
You will demonstrate relevant experience, preferably in a similar residential setting with a high-volume food output. In addition, you will have basic cooking skills and a comprehensive understanding of kitchen safety.
Essential Criteria:
- Food Handling Certificate.
- Excellent communications skills and the ability to communicate to a diverse audience.
- Exceptional organisational skills.
- The ability to work independently as part of a wider team and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- A commitment to the right of all people to affordable and sustainable housing.
Please note that a satisfactory Police Check is required for all staff and those with client related responsibilities are required to provide an NDIS and Working with Children Check (WWCC).
As an equal opportunity employer, CHL works closely with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
CHL acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Australia and we pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past, present and emerging.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.
To be considered applicants must respond to the application questions and submit a cover letter and resume. For a confidential conversation about the position please contact Mel Cairney our Housing and Facility Services Coordinator mel.cairney@chl.org.au 03 8530 1925.
We look forward to hearing from you.
