Casual Food & Beverage Kitchen Hands

North Sydney Council; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly fruit baskets

Free counselling sessions

Fitness Passport

Employee recognition program

Job summary

North Sydney Council seeks a Casual Food & Beverage Cook for the redeveloped North Sydney Olympic Pool. You will prepare items for the Café and Gelato Bar, following recipes, safety requirements, and quality standards.

Work in a vibrant, inclusive team that values community and guest experiences. You’ll be part of a team delivering exceptional service in a famous Sydney destination, with an hourly rate from 39.23 to 46.67 AUD, plus 12% superannuation and weekend penalties.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced customer service environment with a passion and commitment to providing friendly and welcoming service standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items following recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Coordinate order timing and communicate with front-of-house staff.
• Open the kitchen, check stock levels, and prep stations for service.
• Maintain HACCP and food safety compliance.
• Assist with stock management and FIFO rotation.
• Close the kitchen and complete cleaning schedules.
• Ensure consistency in service, food quality, and guest experience.
• Resolve customer enquiries with care.
• Comply with NSW Food Act and council policies.
• Collaborate with Head Cook on menu improvements.
• Contribute to a collaborative, respectful team culture.
• Serve the community and take pride in the role.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food preparation

Food safety

Communication

Job description

She's back! Be part of something extraordinary at Sydney's most iconic aquatic and leisure facility.

This is your chance to dive in and be part of the next chapter at North Sydney Olympic Pool - a world-class aquatic and fitness destination beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Following her redevelopment, this Australian legend is set to redefine leisure industry excellence, and we're seeking passionate individuals to help shape the culture and deliver outstanding experiences for our community.

North Sydney Council proudly owns and operates North Sydney Olympic Pool as part of its commitment to the vibrant North Sydney local government area on the city's picturesque lower North Shore. With around 400 employees supporting 77,000 residents across 10 square kilometres of harbourside land, Council is committed to creating exceptional places and services that bring people together. You'll join a dedicated team working in a safe, inclusive environment — where both staff and the community can thrive.

Are you a people-focused food and beverage professional who thrives in a team environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional customer experiences?

The role

We are currently seeking a Casual Food Beverage Cook to join the newly redeveloped North Sydney Olympic Pool team.

The role is responsible for preparing and producing food items for the Café and Gelato Bar at North Sydney Olympic Pool in accordance with recipes, food safety requirements and quality standards.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of one of Sydney's most iconic destinations, working within a fun, inclusive, and supportive team environment.

The person

We're looking for people who bring warmth, positivity, and a solutions-focused safety first mindset to every interaction. In this role, you will deliver exceptional food and service, ensuring the Café and Gelato Bar consistently presents its best. You will set the tone for a collaborative and welcoming kitchen environment, driving high standards in food quality, presentation, and efficiency – so every guest enjoys a seamless and memorable dining experience from start to finish.

When you join North Sydney Council, you become part of a team dedicated to delivering a wide range of high-quality services to residents and the broader community. Our goal is to ensure the revitalised North Sydney Olympic Pool meets these same high standards – offering an outstanding facility where the customer experience is valued just as highly as the breathtaking views.

In this role, you'll:

• Prepare and cook menu items by chopping, slicing, marinating, and portioning ingredients, using kitchen equipment (grills, fryers, ovens), following recipes and portion control standards, and presenting dishes to required quality and presentation guidelines.
• Manage cooking stations during service by coordinating order timing, communicating effectively with front-of-house staff, and maintaining high quality and consistency in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
• Open the kitchen by setting up stations and equipment, preparation, checking stock levels, and ensuring all areas are clean and ready for efficient service.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene by continuously cleaning work surfaces and equipment, managing waste disposal, and ensuring compliance with HACCP and food safety procedures.
• Assist with stock management by receiving and checking deliveries, storing and labelling food items correctly, and rotating stock in line with FIFO principles.
• Close the kitchen by cleaning all equipment and surfaces, safely shutting down equipment, storing food items correctly, and completing all required cleaning schedules and checklists.
• Ensure consistency in service standards, food and beverage quality, and customer experience
• Confidently resolve customer enquiries and challenges with efficiency and care
• Ensure compliance with NSW Food Act, food safety standards and Council policies
• Work collaboratively with Head Cook to identify opportunities for menu improvements
• Contribute to a collaborative, respectful team culture
• Take pride in serving the community and making a positive impact every day

If you're passionate about helping others, love working in a vibrant community setting, and have a flair for customer service, we'd love to hear from you!

Essential Criteria

• Ability to work in a commercial kitchen environment
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced customer service environment with a passion and commitment to providing friendly and welcoming service standards.
• Ability to work efficiently during high volume service periods
• Be able to satisfy the requirements of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 and Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulations 2013 and provide a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance; and adhere to Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
• National Police Clearance.
• Flexible to work across a seven (7) day week operation with morning shifts starting from 6:00am and closing shifts finishing at 8:00pm.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous kitchen or hospitality experience
• Vaccinated against COVID-19

CASUAL

Hourly rate from: $39.23 to $46.67 per hour (incl. casual loading) + 12% superannuation

Weekend penalties apply

Why work at NSC?

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.

You’ll have access to:

• Enjoy an easy walk to spectacular harbour views during lunch.
• Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
• Access to a holistic health and well-being program and Fitness Passport
• Access to employee recognition and reward program
• Weekly fruit baskets
• Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner
• Close locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike ways

Closing Date: 11 October 2026 - 11.30pm

North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council also adheresto the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.

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