Casual Cook / Kitchen Hand

About us

Hunter Multicultural Communities is a not-for-profit organisation supporting multicultural communities across the Hunter. We provide a range of community and aged care services, including preparing and delivering meals to older people in our community.

We are looking for a reliable and practical Casual Cook / Kitchen Hand to join our kitchen team.

About the role

This is a hands-on role supporting the preparation, cooking, packing, and cleaning involved in our community meals service.

Depending on the shift, duties may include:

• preparing ingredients and assisting with meal preparation

• cooking meals under the direction of senior kitchen staff

• portioning, packing, and labelling meals

• washing dishes and kitchen equipment

• maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen

• receiving and storing food and supplies

• following food safety, allergen and hygiene requirements

• assisting with catering and other kitchen activities when required

About you

We are looking for someone who is dependable, works well as part of a small team and is comfortable in a busy commercial kitchen.

You will ideally have:

• a passion for multicultural cuisine and communities

• experience working in a commercial kitchen, café, catering, aged care services, or similar environment

• basic cooking and food preparation skills

• a good understanding of food hygiene and safe food handling

• the ability to work efficiently and follow instructions

• good organisation and attention to detail

• a respectful approach to working in a multicultural community organisation

• a food handling or food safety supervisor qualification

The successful applicant will be required to meet HMC's employment screening requirements, including a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

What we offer

• $45.28 per hour casual rate, plus superannuation and applicable Award penalties

• primarily daytime work

• a friendly and community-focused workplace

• varied kitchen and catering work

• the opportunity to contribute directly to a service supporting older people and multicultural communities across the Hunter

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant kitchen experience and availability.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.