Woden Community Service (WCS) is a for-purpose organisation that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. Our vision of ‘A caring community where everyone belongs’ is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice.

We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors including housing and mental health services.

As part of our Social Enterprise team, you’ll play a key role in a meaningful initiative that provides hands-on training and nationally recognised competencies to young individuals facing employment barriers. Our team delivers professional services across canteens, catering, and home maintenance while fostering skill development in a supportive workplace.

We are seeking a passionate Chef who will be responsible for preparing, cooking and delivering high quality food to students, clients and the public. Highly motivated, organised and ready to start as soon as possible.

Our Offer

• Casual appointment
• Hourly rate of $42.60 – $46.49 (inclusive of 25% casual loading) plus 11.5% Superannuation, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Salary packaging (up to $15,899 per year) plus meal and entertainment cards.
• National EAP Service.

Experience & Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Demonstrated success in leading or operating a small or medium-sized food business.
• Knowledge of current food business regulations, simple financial reporting, ratio analysis and financial procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Food Safety requirements for school canteen services.
• Ability to establish clear goals and manage resources within budget.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.

A full Position Description is available outlining the knowledge, skills and experience, please visit: https://www.wcs.org.au/job_opportunities/chef/

To be eligible for employment, you must have an active Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card, working rights in Australia, and be willing to undertake background checks required for the position, including a National Police Check.

To apply, please click on the “Apply Now” button below and submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the essential requirements of this role.

For further information about the role, please contact Jacqui Gowan, at [email protected]

Closing Date: COB 25 March 2025

Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about WCS and services that we provide, including Youth & Family, Community Development, Housing and Homelessness, Mental Health, Social Enterprise and Aged Care, please visit our website at www.wcs.org.au

WCS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.