Venues Officer

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of over 245,000 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 community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Council’s 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 Council’s 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 venue’s Food Safety Programme.

The successful applicant will require:

- Ability to work in team environment
- Follow basic food safety practices
- Basic computer literacy
- Experience of working in a commercial kitchen/food environment

Download the position description here for more information.

About this role:

- Casual position
- Working 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 Council's Holroyd and Granville Centre, with occasional travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations

Salary 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% superannuation
- Weekend penalty ratesapply in accordance with the Local Government Award
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

What you'll need to have for this role:

- The right to live and work in Australia
- Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position, including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
- Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required
- Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council’s COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Health 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 blood
- Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT US

Council 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.

HOW TO APPLY

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire. You'll 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.

Personal Details

- First name *
- Last name *
- E-mail *

Digits only or add + for international numbers

- Street *
- Street Cont.
- City, Town or Suburb *
- Postcode or Zipcode *
- Country *
- State, Region or Province *

Questions

- What is your preferred method of communication (eg. phone or email)?
- Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted via their preferred method. All other applicants will receive written confirmation of the status of their application. *
- Are you currently eligible to work within Australia? *

- Yes
- No

Have you ever worked in a kitchen with a formal Food Safety Programme? *

- Yes
- No

Do you currently hold a Food Safety Certificate? *

- Yes
- No

If successful, what days are you available to work? *

- Monday
- Tuesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday

Can you please outline the years of experience you have in the Hospitality industry. *

- 0 to 2 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 5+ years
- Please outline any relevant experience related to the role. *
- Please briefly describe why you are interested in applying for this position. *
- Please outline your experience working independently. *
- Have you ever been required to provide supervision to others? *

Have you received a COVID-19 vaccination? *

- Yes, I have had two (2) doses of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved COVID-19 vaccination
- I have had one (1) dose of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccination and will be receiving my second dose shortly
- No, I am not vaccinated and do not intend on getting vaccinated
- I have a medical contraindication to the COVID-19 vaccine

Are you the subject of a current, open investigation concerning misconduct (eg. unacceptable or improper behaviour), or have you had any substantiated findings of misconduct against you in the last 10 years? *

- Yes
- No
- If you answered yes to the above question, could you please provide some further detail.
- For conflict of interest purposes, please identify if you know any staff members of Cumberland City Council (including family, or other significant relationships).
- Council is committed to providing an accessible, safe and inclusive workplace for all.
To help us identify and support people from diverse groups please state if you require any support or additional assistance during the recruitment process.

Are you under 18 years of age at the time of applying for this role? *

- Yes
- No

I declare that the information I have provided within this job application is true, accurate and complete.

I understand that any false or misleading information, or failure to provide information at any time within the recruitment process or during the course of employment with Council may result in disciplinary action (up to and including termination of employment).

- I agree

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