Cook

Civic Disability Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Discounted private health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ongoing learning and development

Inclusive team culture

Social impact through work

Job summary

Civic Cafés, based at Caringbah Head Office, is seeking an experienced Cook to lead a busy commercial kitchen and work with employees with a disability. You’ll ensure HACCP standards are met and collaborate with Work Skills Coaches to build skills and orders for catering, cafe service, and ready-made meals.

You will foster a positive, inclusive environment while delivering high-quality food and customer service in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience as a Cook, Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Experience in a fast-paced café, catering or commercial kitchen.
• Valid NSW Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of a commercial kitchen.
• Coach and mentor a small kitchen team.
• Support employees with disability in developing workplace skills.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Contribute to a positive customer experience and team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer focus

Technology literacy

Job description

Work at our HACCP Kitchen at Caringbah Head Office

Salary packaging benefits and career development opportunities

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Cook to join our team at Civic Cafés, located within our Caringbah Head Office.

This is more than a hospitality role reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, you’ll work in a busy commercial kitchen, working alongside employees with a disability to produce quality food for catering, cafe service and ready-made meals in line with our commercial arrangements. You’ll also make sure our HACCP standards are met. Work Skills Coaches will work alongside the team, helping them build the skills and competencies they need to do the work and meet orders.

You will be creating a positive, inclusive and productive environment where everyone can thrive.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the daily operation of a commercial kitchen


• Coaching and mentoring a small kitchen team


• Working with Work Skills Coaches to support employees with disability in developing workplace skills


• Maintaining food safety and quality standards


• Contributing to a positive customer experience and team culture

About You

You’ll be a hands-on leader who enjoys bringing people together and helping others succeed.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• At least 2 years' experience as a Cook, Chef or Kitchen Supervisor


• Previous experience in a fast-paced café, catering or commercial kitchen environment


• A current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate


• Strong food safety knowledge and kitchen management skills


• Experience leading, mentoring and developing team members


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• A customer-focused approach and strong work ethic


• Confidence using basic technology and workplace systems


• A current NSW Driver Licence

Highly regarded:

• Catering experience


• Experience working in community services, disability or supported employment settings

About Civic

At Civic, our vision is Human Potential, Realised.

We support people with disability to achieve their goals, participate in their communities and access meaningful employment opportunities. Every day, our team makes a genuine difference in the lives of others.

As a nationally recognised Employer of Choice, we invest in our people through professional development, wellbeing initiatives and a supportive, values-driven culture where everyone belongs.

What We Offer

• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay


• Access to discounted private health insurance


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Ongoing learning and development opportunities


• A supportive and inclusive team culture


• The opportunity to make a genuine social impact through your work

Cook great food. Work with a great team. Help people realise their potential.

Successful applicants will be required to complete ID, qualification and police checks and hold current Working with Children and NDIS Worker Screening Checks.