Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) is looking for a reliable and motivated Weekday Cook to join our team and help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment at our Tony Mundine Hostel, Sydney. This is a great opportunity to be part of important work that supports First Nations peoples across Australia. If you're looking for a stable job in a supportive team where your efforts truly matter, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer:
Competitive Pay & Benefits : $59,520 - $64,877 per annum (pro-rated for part-time). You'll receive 15.4% superannuation, and generous leave entitlements to make sure you're well looked after.
Job Security & Career Growth : Enjoy stable, ongoing employment with plenty of opportunities to grow and move within the organisation.
Supportive Team Environment : You'll be part of a friendly, inclusive team where your work is valued.
Regular salary packaging options for vehicles, superannuation and laptops etc PLUS, ability to salary sacrifice $15,900 per FBT year for rent, mortgage or living expenses. This benefit reduces taxable income, increasing fortnightly take-home pay.
Generous Leave Entitlements – including additional days off when a your RDO falls on a public holiday, 18 days sick/personal leave per annum, cultural and NAIDOC day leave.
Employee Assistance Programme: Employees, their partners, and their dependants/children will have access to a confidential, professional counselling service to assist employees to manage personal and work issues.
Key Responsibilities of a Cook:
• Prepare meals in accordance with AHL's set menus, Food Safety Standards Australia and other relevant legislation.
• Stock management – rotate, receive and monitor food and kitchen supplies.
• Assist with ordering.
• Ensure the kitchen is cleaned to standard.
• Prepare and clean the dining rooms for residents.
• Assist with other tasks as needed.
What We're Looking for in a Cook:
• Available to work weekdays 10.30am – 07.00pm (75 hours per fortnight)
• Experience in meal preparation in an industry-based environment, ensuring the safe production of quality food without compromise to Food Safety Standards Australia.
• Experience in commercial cookery, and the ability to manage stock rotation while ensuring timely service and hygiene of cooking equipment.
• Good understanding of cleanliness and health standards required whilst preparing food at the workstation.
Prior to engagement, you are required to:
• Provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.
• Undergo, obtain and maintain a Satisfactory National Criminal History Check.
• Meet Fitness for Duty requirements.
• Hold and maintain NSW Working with Children Check.
How to apply:
• Complete the Application Form on our website.
• Email your current Resume and completed Application Form to by 11:59pm AEST by Wednesday 23 July 2025. Please include your name and the job reference (VN-0760199) in the subject of your email.
• For any questions about the role please contact Carla Wills on0460 111 106 or
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