About FoodLab

FoodLab is a startup social enterprise based in South Strathfield. We help economically vulnerable Australians — especially new migrants, refugees, First Nations people, women and low-income groups — to start and grow their own food businesses.

We run a 6-month business training program, a shared commercial kitchen for affordable rent, and a commercial catering business that helps fund our operations.

The Role

We are seeking a flexible, passionate chef to support our catering operations and mentor FoodLab entrepreneurs.

You will:

Work alongside the Head Chef to prepare, cook, and deliver high-quality catering for corporate clients and events.

Drive a GoGet van to deliver food to clients, engaging with customers and the public in a professional way that reflects FoodLab's brand and quality.

Support set-up, execution, and pack-down of catering events.

Mentor entrepreneurs in the kitchen, helping them refine recipes, event flows, and commercial cooking practices.

Ensure the kitchen meets the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and compliance with Australian regulations.

Key Activities

Help create diverse menus

Food preparation and cooking in commercial quantities

Plating, presentation, and event service

Deliveries and client interaction via a GoGet van

Supporting and mentoring FoodLab entrepreneurs

Maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen

Skills & Experience

5 years in a commercial food business, events/catering experience is a must

Commercial Cookery Cert III (preferred)

Current Australian driver's licence and clean driving record (essential for GoGet van use)

Strong customer service skills — confident engaging with corporates and/or the public

Experience working with refugees, migrants, or apprentices (desirable)

Valid right to work in Australia (essential)

Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain one upon employment

Capabilities & Values

Passionate about food and social impact

Hard-working, adaptable, and collaborative

Attention to detail and pride in quality

Humility, respect, and alignment with FoodLab's mission of diversity and empowerment

To Apply

Please send your resume AND a 1-minute cover video (introducing yourself and why you'd like to join FoodLab) to: 📧 [email protected]

We strongly encourage applications from people of all cultural and professional backgrounds, including those with lived experience of migration.