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 and catering while fostering skill development in a supportive workplace.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced 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:
- Permanent part-time appointment (up to 30 hours/week).
- Salary of SCS2 $69,916.90 – $76,280.19 p.a. pro-rata plus 12% Superannuation.
- Salary packaging (up to $15,899 per year) plus meal and entertainment cards.
- Employee Assistance Program available 24/7.
- 15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full & part-time employees.
- 12 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months service).
- Enjoy exclusive discounts and everyday savings on essentials at leading Australian retailers such as Woolworths and Coles, all through our Flare Benefits program.
Key Accountabilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist in the operations for the daily running of the food operations of canteens and catering businesses to make sure they meet the objectives of WCS.
- Provide strong leadership to canteen and catering staff to ensure goals are achieved.
- Provide expertise in all areas of a food business operation and provide support, advice and training to staff and members in food business operations.
- Prepare, cook and deliver high quality food for students, clients and the public.
- Assist with deliveries to clients when necessary.
- Oversee food safety and drive quality, processes and compliance with legislation and policy.
- Implement and monitor food suppliers to provide food services or products for the canteens and catering businesses, maximising quality and price.
- Assist the Canteens and Catering Business Lead to gain ongoing feedback in menu development and menu reviews.
- Monitor the cost-effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of resource utilisation in response to activity levels and take required corrective action.
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/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PD-Chef-Canteens-and-Catering-Feb25.pdf
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” button below and submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the essential requirements of this role. The applications will not be accepted via email.
For further information about the role, please contact Jacqui Gowan, at jacqui.gowan@wcs.org.au
Closing Date: COB 22 August 2025
Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
For more information about WCS and services that we provide, including Children’s Services, 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.
