Join us on the journey
We currently have a Casual Chef's role available for an experienced Chef to join the Spotless team located at Adelaide Immigration Detention Centre, Kilburn, SA. Spotless, as a subcontractor to Secure Journeys, will be responsible for preparing and serving culturally diverse, nutritious meals contributing to the overall health and well-being of those in the centres.
What you’ll do
The role has a broad remit, with key responsibilities outlined below:
- Assemble, prepare, and produce food requirements as directed by the Catering Manager. This includes food safety, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, managing stock control, and adhering to all kitchen policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with the HACCP Food Safety Plan, monitoring food safety standards and practices, maintaining hygiene in food preparation areas, and completing all Food Safety Documentation accurately and timely.
- Monitor and enforce food storage standards, ensuring proper handling and rotation of stock using First In, First Out (FIFO) principles, and maintaining appropriate holding temperatures for perishable items.
- Ensure compliance with our Standards of Business Conduct and contribute to a culture of safety and quality improvement.
What you’ll bring
- Certificate III or higher in Commercial Cookery and Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
- Current Working with Children Check (Employee) - Mandatory or willing to apply
- Knowledge of menu and nutritional standards
- Full understanding of HACCP Food Safety guidelines
- Exemplary bulk cooking skills (ideal Aged Care or Resources experience)
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
More than anything, you’ll have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a drive to provide high quality outcomes for Spotless and our client.
Why work for us?
Working for us means every day you will be enabling our communities to thrive. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future. You’ll also find a range of benefits available such as:
- Above Award Pay Rates
- Training and development to support your career.
- Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business.
- A range of discounts and benefits available.
- An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.
Please note: An Australian Federal Police Check and medical assessment is a part of the selection process for this role.
As an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.