Nutrition Services Meals Distribution Assistant
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- Business Cumberland City Council
- Date 22 June 2021
- Location Cumberland,NSW
- Hourly Rate $27 - $31
- Application close date 05 July 2021
- Term contract, part-time role to December 2021
- Make a difference in the lives of the Cumberland community.
About the Organisation
Cumberland City Council, proclaimed in May 2016, is situated 20km west of Sydney and covers 72 square kilometres. Cumberland has a population of 240,000 residents, making it 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.
Council’s long-term Community Strategic Plan focuses on a commitment to social and cultural cohesion, the local economy, our natural and built environments and local leadership. As a member of our organisation, you will have an opportunity to drive community outcomes, programs and services and be part of a Council focused on being innovative, inspiring and delivering change.
Cumberland City Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. Council has worked hard to fulfill its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.
About the Opportunity
Council are looking for an enthusiastic person to join the Seniors and Disability Services team in providing quality, direct services to maintain the overall well-being and independence for seniors and people with disability.
The successful applicant will require:
- Experience working in a kitchen environment
- Ability to work as part of a team and ability to follow instructions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Knowledge of food safety guidelines and hygiene practices
- Current NSW drivers licence
- Consistent, reliable and flexible.
Council is committed to providing an accessible, safe and inclusive workplace for all. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.
Council fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions, and will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supporting Council environment, which endeavours to promote child safe child friendly practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application. 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.
Salary: Employment is in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award. This position is placed in Grade 4 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $27.04 to $31.09 per hour, plus superannuation.
The commencement salary will depend upon the successful applicant's qualifications, experience and competencies.
Conditions of Employment: This is a term contract, part-time position, working Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 2:30pm for a total of 25 hours week.
This position will be located at Council's Nutrition Services Merrylands Community Centre, with travel required across Council worksites.
All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, DRIVES check and NDIS worker screening check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position.
Benefits:
- Leave entitlements, including annual, personal and parental leave (where applicable)
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport program and pools.
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