Hospitality Team Leader - Part-Time

• Join an organisation that truly makes a difference
• Salary packaging benefits that greatly increase take-home pay
• Have a positive impact on our much loved residents

Palms Aged Care Service, Ingham 

Permanent, Part-time opportunity

Imagine working for us 

Our values encourage us to be accepting of differences and embrace all. Our size and variety offer you real choice and opportunities to grow your career.? 

Established in 1930, We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations. 

Active in the areas of children, youth and family services; community housing; retirement living; home care; and residential aged care services, we provide care and compassion to vulnerable people at different stages of their life journey. With over 200 Services in more than 100 communities, we positively impact around 45,000 lives a year. 

We also offer: 

• Competitive hourly rate 
• No weekend work and no night shifts! 
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging which greatly increases your take home pay 
• 5 weeks annual leave + leave loading 
• Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study; 
• Discounts through our large network of retail partners; 
• Training and career progression available 
• Work in a modern aged care facility with state-of-the-art equipment 
• 700m from train station and free on-site parking 

About the role 

You will be a master at multi-tasking with your main area of responsibility being the preparation of high quality, nutritious meals for our residents with special dietary requirements.? 

Sharing your hospitality experience and compassionate and patient nature, you will actively contribute to establishing high standards of customer service to our residents and participate in continuous improvement. 

This role can be full time.  

The Hospitality Team Leader is responsible for: 

• Coordinating and participating in meal preparation and presentation, ensuring our menu meets the dietary requirements of residents; 
• Ensuring all kitchen, laundry and cleaning equipment is kept clean and maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations; ensure all services procedures comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards; calibrate, monitor and record temperature of cold room/freezer; 
• Café duties, including management of volunteer rosters and cash register reconciliation; 
• Perform stock control, including rotation, ordering and quality checking; approve invoices in accordance with delegation authority and budget; 
• Ensure Accreditation Standards are met in all hospitality areas; report on non-compliance and incidents; assist in implementing action plans to rectify non-compliance; 
• Supervise, train and mentor a committed team of hospitality, cleaning and laundry staff, ensuring daily tasks are maintained according to operational guidelines. 

About You 

In order to be successful in this role, your experience and qualifications should include: 

• Chef trade qualification or equivalent experience; 
• Applied knowledge of catering, cleaning and laundry procedures including cooking texture modified meals and thickened fluids; 
• Solid experience as a commercial cook, working in a hygiene-controlled environment; 
• Experience in the Aged Care industry is preferable but not essential as we will provide you with training to succeed in this role; 
• Practical knowledge of legislation relevant to hospitality services including demonstrated experience of operational achievement of accreditation standards; 
• A friendly and outgoing personality with strong focus on customer service and satisfaction; 
• Have or can obtain a current National Police Certificate. 

Please note, all employees working within our residential and community aged care must be immunised for COVID. You will need to provide evidence that your COVID vaccination meets the requirements of Churches of Christ policy, or the applicable public health direction. 

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of:?Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship?and Safety. 

Who we are 

We offer over 200 services in more than 100 communities positively impacting around 45,000 lives each year. Our care services range from children, youth and family services, early intervention and protection, affordable housing, and seniors and support living, making us one of Australia's largest, most diverse not-for-profit organisations. 

In particular, we operate 28 residential aged care services that include specialties such as dementia, palliative and respite care. To ensure your career can grow, we are constantly exploring innovative training and development programs. Most importantly, you will help us?to positively impact?the lives of thousands of vulnerable Australians. Just imagine that.? 

To apply 

To apply for this position please click the Apply button. For further information, please contact Fiona Giliberto on 04776 9600 

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.?? 

Applications close:Applications will be assessed as received.