Cook

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Position: Cook

Location: Mt Isa Recovery Services Centre

Classification: SCHADS Award – Level 3

Status: Permanent – Full Time

Bring your passion for food and purpose together. As a Cook at the Mount Isa Recovery Services Centre, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our participants by preparing nutritious, high‑quality meals that make a real difference every day. If you love creating hearty, wholesome food and thrive in a busy kitchen, this is your chance to join a team driven by care, compassion, and The Salvation Army’s values.

Why this role matters

The Salvation Army (Salvos) is one of Australia’s largest providers of alcohol and other drug (AOD) programs including withdrawal management, residential and non-residential rehabilitation, and harm reduction programs. Salvos services go beyond addressing the core issues and challenges associated with problematic substance abuse and provide participants a place of hope, compassion, and dignity to recover safely.

What you will do

• Prepare high‑volume, nutritious meals for residential participants in line with food safety requirements
• Cook and serve meals on time, following approved menus and budget guidelines
• Develop menu plans for manager approval
• Maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen and dining area in accordance with Australian Food Safety Standards and TSA policies
• Manage stock levels, receive deliveries, and store supplies correctly
• Rotate stock and monitor food quality to meet HACCP standards

What you will bring

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or willingness to work towards it)
• Experience in kitchen or catering operations
• Ability to work a flexible roster across 7 days
• Minimum 1 year experience in a commercial kitchen
• Strong understanding of safe food‑handling practices
• HACCP knowledge (highly regarded)
• Working With Children Check
• Driver’s licence

What we offer

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
• Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports such as: Burra Burra Network (pastoral care network), Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.

About us

The Salvation Army (Salvos) is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities.  We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, the Salvos are always there providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
 

How to apply

If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role.  Together we can build a brighter future.
 

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration