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Job Title


Venues Officer Kitchen


Company : Cumberland Council


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2026-02-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country with a population of over 245000 residents Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.Our people are focused on driving community outcomes programs and services to innovate inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its communitys vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome belong and succeed.ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYCouncils Assets Capital and Facilities unit sits within the City Services directorate and focuses on the beautification of the Cumberland LGA. Cumberland City Council owns and operates four (4) swim and leisure centre facilities across the LGA which provide recreational services to our community.The role of the Venues Officer - Kitchen is to be the main support to the Chefs and Cooks at Councils Centres including the Holroyd or Granville Centre and to provide all day to day assistance in the kitchen including preparing and packaging food together with cleaning and ensuring adherence to the venues Food Safety Programme.The successful applicant will require:Ability to work in team environmentFollow basic food safety practicesBasic computer literacyExperience of working in a commercial kitchen/food environmentDownload the position description herefor more information.About this role:Casual positionWorking various shifts between the hours of 5am to 11pm Monday to Sunday when required. Hours are generally rostered within business hours however will require occasional night shifts and weekend work.Located at Councils Holroyd and Granville Centre with occasional travel required across Council worksites and may be required to work across any of Councils work locationsSalary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.Grade 2 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $29.42 to $36.04 per hour (including casual loading) plus 12% superannuationWeekend penalty ratesapply in accordance with the Local Government AwardThe commencing salary will be negotiated taking into consideration the successful applicants qualifications skills and experience related to the roleWhat youll need to have for this role:The right to live and work in AustraliaBe able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as requiredParticipate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Councils Health Monitoring Procedure as requiredProvide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process in accordance with Councils COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.WHAT WE CAN OFFERTraining and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your careerCorporate Health Insurance discountsHealth and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning paid leave to undertake annual skin checks COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate bloodFree access to Council owned and managed Aquatic CentresAccess to Councils Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).ABOUT USCouncil adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application if required and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain undertake or remain in child-related employment.Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process please contact the hiring manager during the application process.ENQUIRIESContact Dean Savetta Manager Holroyd Centreonor for further information.Closing date: 11:59pm Thursday 13 November 2025HOW TO APPLYTo submit your application for this position please complete the questionnaire. Youll be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed.Required Experience:Unclear SeniorityKey SkillsFood ServiceHp UnixBuilding ConstructionAerospaceDraftingCiscoEmployment Type : GigExperience: yearsVacancy: 1Hourly Salary Salary: 29 - 36 #J-18808-Ljbffr