Class Preparation Assistant - Hospitality

TAFE NSW External; Cooma; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

TAFE NSW External is seeking a Class Preparation Assistant for the Hospitality section, based at the Bega or Cooma Campus. This casual role supports training kitchens, organises ingredients, and maintains stock and safety standards for daily classes.

You will work closely with teaching staff to ensure facilities are clean, well‑stocked, and ready for lessons, while not delivering lessons or marking assessments. The role may cover sick leave or holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Certificate II in relevant discipline and HACCP knowledge are required or strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with food safety, HACCP principles and safe work practices.
• Current Responsible Services of Alcohol Certification if required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare training kitchens and learning spaces for daily classes.
• Organise ingredients and supplies, maintain stock levels and assist with ordering.
• Ensure equipment, resources and facilities are ready for use with high food-safety standards.
• Support teaching staff and help maintain a clean, organised work environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Practical

Education

Certificate II in relevant discipline or equivalent

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) knowledge

Responsible Services of Alcohol Certification

Job description

Class Preparation Assistant – Cuisine and Hospitality

Location: Bega or Cooma Campus

Casual

$39.61 -$48.78 per hour (includes base rate and casual loading)

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and flexible working options.

About the Role

As a Class Preparation Assistant in the Hospitality section, you'll play an important role in creating a safe, organised and industry-standard learning environment for our students.

Working closely with teaching staff, you'll prepare training kitchens and learning spaces, organise ingredients and supplies for daily classes, maintain stock levels and support ordering requirements. You'll help ensure equipment, resources and facilities are ready for use, while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance.

This is a hands‑on role that focuses on the smooth day‑to‑day operation of our training kitchens. Importantly, you are not required to hold a teaching qualification, deliver lessons or mark assessments.

We are looking for casual employees who may be called upon to cover sick leave, holidays, backfill etc

About You

You are practical, reliable and take pride in maintaining clean, organised and well‑presented workspaces. You enjoy the satisfaction of ensuring everything is prepared, stocked and ready when needed.

With strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a positive, can‑do attitude, you'll support kitchen operations, manage resources and work closely with teaching staff to create a professional learning environment for students.

This role may appeal to someone seeking flexibility, whether you're returning to the workforce, balancing other commitments, transitioning towards retirement, or looking to stay connected to the hospitality industry in a rewarding support role.

You will have:

• Certificate II in relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
• Sound knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles and safe work practices.
• Current Responsible Services of Alcohol Certification (if required).
• Knowledge of relevant consumables and equipment.

Highly Regarded

• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, or willingness to obtain
• Three or more years' experience in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality, Catering or a related industry environment

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Applications close 11:55pm Wednesday 11 November 2026

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Contact Kate Pickett, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at [e-mail]

Role-specific enquiries: Contact Deirdre Jory, Head Teacher Cuisine and Hospitality, via email at [e-mail]

This is a child‑related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

An eligibility list valid for up to 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies

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