Cook

📍Blak Cede Cafe | Nowra NSW

💲Restaurant Industry Award

🕛Must be available to work early mornings and weekends

✨Female applicants who meet the criteria are strongly encouraged to apply

Are you a passionate and experienced Cook looking to lead a high-performing kitchen while contributing to community wellbeing and cultural safety? Waminda is seeking an accomplished Chef to provide culinary leadership and operational oversight across the Blak Cede Gunyah Cafe and kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality food services while supporting Waminda’s strategic goals and commitment to culturally safe practices.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare and cook food in accordance with cafe menus and daily requirements
• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and presentation
• Maintain high standards of food quality, cleanliness, and customer service
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety requirements
• Assist with stock rotation, storage, and inventory management
• Support kitchen operations to ensure efficient service during busy periods
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen and food preparation areas
• Work collaboratively with the cafe and kitchen team

Essential Requirements

• Experience preparing and cooking food in a commercial kitchen, cafe, restaurant, or similar environment
• Food Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Current NSW/ACT Driver’s Licence
• Current National Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check

What We Offer

At Waminda, we know every position contributes to the deeply important work we do in community – and we are committed to supporting you to do it well. In this role, you will be part of a strong and supportive team, working within a culturally safe Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation. You will have access to additional benefits, such as salary packaging, paid wellbeing time and ongoing professional development opportunities.

• Meaningful work creating nutritious, high-quality meals that support community wellbeing and connection
• Opportunity to lead and inspire a dedicated kitchen team in a culturally safe and inclusive environment
• Ongoing training, professional development, and opportunities to contribute to innovative food programs
• A supportive workplace that values creativity, collaboration, cultural respect, and continuous improvement

Why Join Waminda

• Be part of a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation grounded in culture, healing, and self-determination
• Support life-changing Social and Emotional Wellbeing and aftercare services
• Work in a multidisciplinary team alongside experienced SEWB practitioners
• Contribute to suicide prevention and healing-focused community care
• Access ongoing learning, supervision, and professional development
• Work in a values-driven environment centred on respect, cultural safety, and connection
• Make a real impact in Aboriginal communities across Illawarra and Shoalhaven

How to Apply

Please submit your application via Employment Hero, including your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role.

Applications for this position will be assessed on an ongoing basis.

If you would like further information on this position, please reach out to peopleandculture@waminda.org.au.