Community Café Cook - Weekday Hours & Flexible Schedule

CatholicCare; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct community impact

Gym membership discount

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Corporate benefits

Job summary

CatholicCare Café, Martha Kitchen in Newcastle, NSW, is seeking a Cook for a permanent part-time role (minimum 25 hours/week). The cook will assist the Head Chef, prepare high-quality cafe and function meals, and uphold food safety, cleanliness, and service standards.

The position offers weekday-focused hours with occasional evenings or weekend events; ideal for an experienced cook seeking balance and community impact. Previous experience with vulnerable groups is desirable.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Vision, Mission and Values of the organisation.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with high-volume food.
• Experience as a Cook in venues delivering high-quality, high-volume meals.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general cleaning, food preparation and cafe meal prep.
• Support Head Chef to prepare cafe and function meals.
• Replenish supplies and manage stock inventories.
• Ensure staff comply with health, safety and food handling standards.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to meet Cafe goals and maintain service quality.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Empathy towards vulnerable groups

Flexibility

Time management

Cultural awareness

Education

NSW Driver Licence

Working With Children Check

Food Safety Supervisor Course (Desirable)

Job description

CatholicCare Café, Martha Kitchen in Newcastle, NSW, is seeking a Cook for a permanent part-time role (minimum 25 hours/week). The cook will assist the Head Chef, prepare high-quality cafe and function meals, and uphold food safety, cleanliness, and service standards.

The position offers weekday-focused hours with occasional evenings or weekend events; ideal for an experienced cook seeking balance and community impact. Previous experience with vulnerable groups is desirable.