Urban Angels Community Kitchen is a platform for bringing the community together, creating and distributing a ready stock of nutritious frozen meals for people who need support in this way.
It was developed from understanding the challenges faced where, as a result of illness, trauma or other significant difficulty, it becomes an ordeal to arrange a nutritious, balanced meal.
As many who have experienced crisis can attest, the simple gift of a meal at difficult times can not only relieve the stress of the moment but also lift the spirits of those in need
The opportunity
Urban Angels are seeking a casual Food Services Assistant to join the team situated at the IFYS Kawana Hub Specialist Homeless Service.
The Kawana Hub Specialist Homeless Service is a 68-bed short term emergency housing solution, available to residents of the Sunshine Coast that are experiencing homelessness.
The Food Services Assistant will support the provision of three meals a day, ensuring hygiene, health and safety standards are met, and providing friendly and non-judgmental service to all residents of the program.
This role is part of a team of rostered Kitchen Support staff, working alongside a chef, other IFYS staff and volunteers.
What's on offer?
Casual employment
$*****per hour (inclusive of 25% loading) + applicable penalty rates for day and time of shift
Access to not-for-profit salary packaging options (package up to $15,900 per FBT year)
Annual $250 personal wellbeing reimbursement benefit towards eligible activities
Central Bokarina location with cafes and walking paths nearby
Vibrant and welcoming team environment
Opportunity to give back and make a positive impact




Free access to the CALM Premium App + Flight Centre personal travel discounts
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
IFYS will cover the cost for the successful candidate to complete Food Secure Handling certificate
Key requirements:
Daily operations of the kitchen including customer service, food preparation, restocking and receiving delivered goods, accurate administration
Assist chef of the day in food preparations
Support residents to access refreshments and foods during the day
Work alongside volunteers in the delivery of catering service to residents
Train and supervise volunteers involved in the kitchen
Cleaning and sanitising dining area and kitchen throughout the dayAssist with ensuring that the food served and the kitchen meets all legislated hygiene and health and safety requirements
To be successful in this role you will possess:
A resilient and can-do nature
A positive and non-judgmental manner interacting with people from all walks of life
Experience in hospitality, customer service and/or community services highly regarded
Knowledge of food safety standards
Willingness to work agreed rostered hours.
Flexibility to accept changes in rostered hours highly regarded
Strong interpersonal and administrative skills
Must hold or be willing to obtain if successful:
Valid Queensland Driver's License with no restrictions, and own reliable transport
QLD Working with Children Check (Paid Blue Card)
Licensed Care Service Suitability Check (LCS2)
National Criminal History Check (a new check will be conducted through IFYS systems)
Applications close at 5:00pm on Friday the 13th of November ****.
Applications received after this date will be accepted but may not form part of the initial candidate pool.
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📌 Food Services Assistant (Queensland)
🏢 IFYS
📍 Queensland