About the Role
Are you a qualified cook who loves giving back to the community? We are seeking a reliable, community-minded Cook to join the Council.
In this role, you will be working in a clean, well-maintained, and fully equipped council community centre kitchen. Your main focus will be preparing and serving simple, comforting, home-cooked style meals (think roasts, grills, stews, soups, and baked goods) for our wonderful clients. There’s nothing fancy or overly complex here—just good, wholesome food made with care.
You will be part of a supportive team environment, collaborating closely with fellow staff members and volunteers.
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Hours: Daytime shifts (approx. 4–5 hours per day), 4 days per week
Schedule: Usually 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, most weekdays. No weekends!
Key Responsibilities
- Meal Preparation: Cook simple, hearty dishes like roasts, stews, soups, sauces, vegetables, and baked goods.
- Kitchen Management: Organise daily kitchen duties for yourself, staff, and volunteers.
- Stock Control: Assist with purchasing groceries/stock from local shops and ensuring everything is stored correctly in fridges and shelves.
- Service: Serve meals at the bench to our clients with a friendly smile.
- Cleanliness: Maintain high hygiene standards by cleaning dishes, pots, pans, and wiping down benches.
What We Are Looking For
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
- Team Player: You enjoy working in a collaborative team environment and can pleasantly guide kitchen volunteers.
- Safety Conscious: Awareness of kitchen safety, specifically preventing slips, trips, and falls.
Perks & Benefits
- Perfect Work-Life Balance: Fantastic school-friendly hours (9:30 AM – 2:30 PM).
- Keep Your Weekends: Absolutely no weekend work or late-night shifts.
- Full Induction: You will receive a thorough council induction and active ageing program training prior to starting.
How to Apply
If you hold a Cert 3 in Commercial Cookery and want a rewarding casual role where your cooking directly brightens someone's day, we would love to hear from you!
Apply Now with your updated resume. Feel free to also send your resume to wayville@randstad.com.au or call Addy on 08 8150 7065
