Chef - Hummingbird House - Part-Time (22 Hours per Week)

Your Role as a Chef At Hummingbird House, Queensland’s only children’s hospice, food is more than nutrition. It is comfort, connection, and an essential part of creating a home-like environment for children and families during some of life's most challenging moments. Reporting to the Hospitality & Administration Coordinator, you will lead the preparation and delivery of nutritious, high-quality meals for children, families, visitors and staff. You will develop seasonal menus, oversee kitchen operations, maintain food safety compliance, and ensure meals meet a wide range of dietary, cultural, religious and medical requirements. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will also support special events, mentor team members and volunteers, and contribute to creating a welcoming and compassionate experience for every family who visits Hummingbird House.

What We Offer

- Salary packaging advantages to increase your take-home pay
- Flexible working arrangements where operationally possible
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate health and wellbeing initiatives
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families
- Work for a values-driven, leading not-for-profit organisation

What We’re Looking For

We're seeking a compassionate and experienced Chef who is passionate about creating nutritious, high-quality meals and leading exceptional food service experiences.

You will bring:





- Minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821)
- Food Safety Supervisor Certification
- Minimum 2 years' experience working in a commercial kitchen within healthcare, disability, aged care or a similar environment
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety standards, workplace health and safety, allergen management and compliance requirements
- Experience developing nutritious, creative menus that accommodate diverse dietary, cultural and religious requirements
- Proven ability to manage inventory, stock control, food production and kitchen budgets
- Experience maintaining food safety records and ensuring audit readiness
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, staff and volunteers
- Ability to lead, mentor and support team members and volunteers within a collaborative team environment
- Commitment to providing family-centred care through a compassionate, respectful and inclusive approach
- A growth mindset and willingness to learn, adapt and contribute to continuous improvement

A Valuable Addition,



Yet Not a Must-Have

- Barista experience or the ability to operate commercial coffee machines

Essential Requirements

- Current Paid Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (Yellow Card)
- Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy

Hummingbird House, Queensland’s only children’s hospice, operates as a medically supported ‘home away from home’ for children affected by a life limiting condition, and their families. The stand‑alone purpose‑built facility offers 8 guests in care beds, 5 family accommodation suites and a unique ‘end of life’ suite. Underpinned by the notion of creating a ‘warm embrace’ for children and their families, the multidisciplinary team provides 24/7hr scheduled and emergency specialist care short break stays; pain and symptom management; care at the end of life; and psychosocial support programs for the whole family. With strong connections locally, nationally and internationally with specialist paediatric palliative care services, Hummingbird House is an integrated community-based service delivering flexible child and family centred care.

About Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ)

Wesley Mission Queensland is a leading not-for-profit provider of health and community services. With over a century of service, we support people across all life stages with aged care, disability support, mental health services, and community outreach. Our values, Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Co

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