- Various casual positions
- $38 - $43 per hour (included 25% Casual loading) plus 12% Super
- Located at Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre
- Applications close: Tuesday, 5 May 2026 (at midnight)
About the Role
Supporting the Head Chef at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre by helping plan menus, prepare food, and deliver catering services for a range of events and venues. This includes:
- Assist in the preparation of catering requirements for SEC functions, which includes assisting with the preparation of food for large and small events, café, restaurant and buffet services.
- Perform all general cleaning duties in the catering areas of the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre & off-site kitchens
- Use of kitchen for food preparation to the appropriate level of safety and hygiene
Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.
About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:
- Certificate II or equivalent qualification in Hospitality/Catering or related field
- Food handling certificate SITXFSA001 or equivalent certificate
- Barista trained, equivalent experience or willingness to obtain
- Class C Driver's Licence
- Working With Children Check
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship
This role suits someone who enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment, works well in a team, and brings a positive, hands-on attitude. Strong organisation, good communication, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are important. Practical skills in food preparation, safe food handling, and maintaining clean, well-presented work areas will help them fit well within the team and support successful event catering.
This position requires a current NSW Working with Children Check. Applicants are required to apply and pay for this check if not already obtained.
How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting
- Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
- How do you actively participate in WHS practices?
Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Medium Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.
For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.
Applications Close: Tuesday, 5 May 2026 (at midnight)
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Leah Foley - Food, Beverage & Event Coordinator - 02 4429 5985
Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.
Benefits include:
- Generous leave entitlements
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Option of flexitime for indoor staff
- 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
- Flexible and remote working arrangements
- Novated lease arrangements available
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies
At Shoalhaven City Council, we are proud to foster a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.
We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members to apply.
We are committed to ensuring a equitable recruitment processes. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to fairly demonstrate your skills, please contact us.
As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to upholding the rights of children and young people and ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.
