Kitchen/Dining Room Assistant

Grace College is a fully catered residential facility designed especially for the unique needs of university students.  Located at the University of Queensland, Grace College welcomes all undergraduate and post-graduate students whose home is outside of Brisbane.  Although Grace College is auspiced by the Uniting Church in Australia and the Presbyterian Church, students of all faith traditions and cultures enrich Grace College’s common life.  Grace College residents are high-performing students pursuing a wide range of degrees across the full suite of faculties.  Places are reserved especially for overseas students.

The Kitchen provides 3 meals a day 7 days a week at the Grace College Dining Hall during university terms.  In addition, Grace College provides catering for special events and conferences both during term and in the breaks between terms (July and mid-November to mid-February).

This rarely offered position offers an enviable work/life balance, consistent rostering and a very stable work environment, along with opportunities for further professional development.  Grace College also provides its staff with meals during working hours when the College kitchen is fully operational during university terms as well as some uniform components after completion of a probation period

As a Kitchen/Dining Room Assistant your duties will include but are not limited to

• Dishwashing and Kitchen Cleaning
• Dining Room cleaning of tables and floors
• Basic vegetable preparation
• Helping with Stock Control, Arrival and storage of goods
• Recording HAACP details as required
• Customer Service

The role is a key position within the College reporting directly to the Head Chef and is a full-time position based on a 38-hour week with 5 weeks annual leave per year and appropriate loadings under the award. A full Job description and College Values statement are available on our website (https://www.grace.uq.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/PD-KDR-Assistant-Full-time-Grace-College-220920.pdf) and would ask you to refer to these in your application.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Willingness to work within the ethos of Grace College (refer to College Values Statement)
• Relevant experience for a minimum 2 years with appropriate practical skills utilising kitchen equipment and knives etc.
• Ability to work under general direction and collaboratively with other staff members in liaison with the Head Chef or nominated supervisor
• You are required to either have or have the ability to obtain and hold a Blue Card (Working with Children Check) and a current QLD Police Check
• A mature approach and outlook towards your work, as well as a willingness to be adaptable in your approach as needs and requirements move
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be eligible to work to in Australia full time

To apply please provide your current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your suitability for the position. Applications close Friday 12th May.