ABOUT US
Cobar is a rural mining community located in western New South Wales, far removed from the hustle and bustle of city living. Council owns and operates the Cobar Shire & TAFE Library, Great Cobar Museum, Lilliane Brady Village (aged care facility), Children's Services, Youth & Community Centre as well as works depots in Euabalong and Cobar.
Our core values - Accountability, Communication, Effective Leadership, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE IT) represent who we are as an organisation. They are the agreed guiding principles for how we carry out our duties and interact with our community.
ABOUT YOU
- Organised, motivated, and continuously looking for ways to improve
- Possession of excellent verbal communication and customer service skills
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP principles
- Ability to prepare, cook, and present meals as well as assist with basic food prep
We are seeking a reliable and compassionate cook/kitchenhand to support all aspects of kitchen operations, including meal preparations, cooking, service, and cleaning. Our preferred candidate will be an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and time management skills to be part of a fast-paced dynamic team.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Lilliane Brady Village, is a 44-bed residential aged care facility in far western NSW, owned and operated by Cobar Shire Council.
The Cook/Kitchenhand role will assist in the compliance of a commercial kitchen meeting food safety standards and the delivery of delicious meals in accordance with individualised dietary needs whilst ensuring the residents’ independence, choice, dignity, and rights are maintained.
This part time role offers a commencing wage of$32.24/hour, working a minimum of 60 hours per fortnight and up to a maximum of 76 hours per fortnight in accordance with the terms and conditions of theLocal Government, Aged, Disability, and Home Care (State) Award.
The successful candidate will be required to work shift work, including weekends and public holidays and possess the interpersonal skills to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
For more information about the requirements and expectations of this role, please read the position description forcookandkitchenhand.
To apply, please provide a cover letter outlining how you meet the above requirements for the role, together with a copy of your qualifications, working with children's check, and a current resume.
Applications closeMonday 4 May 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, a national police check and working with children check.
Please note that there is NO sponsorship available for this role.
