Food Services Assistant

Why Apply? 

Join us in creating a vibrant, progressive and sustainable community.  

We are an innovative and progressive lower north shore Council with a rich history dating back to the 1890s and many heritage-listed sites. With an abundance of amenities and attractions, this area has something to offer everyone.   

We are a smaller Council, offering diverse and rewarding work. As a Food Services Assistant, you will be part of a small but ambitious Council, supporting our greatest asset - our staff.  

This role will provide you with the opportunity to utilise your skills in the area of food services to provide assistance with packing and distribution of meals for delivery to clients.   

Mosman Council have a close-knit culture, with networking encouraged to support all teams.  

Why You’ll Like Working Here  

At Mosman Council, we are committed to our community and its environment and provide our employees with the same level of commitment and care. 

As a close-knit team member, you will experience a connected and supportive environment.  

The team you will join is welcoming, knowledgeable and excited to provide support to our community.  

We are proud to be recognised as a leading employer, having recently won the Xref 2025 Best Workplace Award and the Xref 2025 Change Champion Award, which celebrate excellence in people management and positive workplace transformation. 

We offer diverse and rewarding work, ongoing training and development opportunities, health and fitness subsidy, tertiary study assistance program, access to fitness passport offering discounted gym memberships, and genuine work-life balance. Additionally, our staff have the opportunity to deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents. 

We invite you to learn more about what Mosman Council has to offer. View the full list here. 

What You’ll Be Working On  

This is a perfect opportunity for someone with excellent customer service, interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to working with volunteers.  

You will assist the Food Services Coordinator with efficient operations of Mosman Meals, in particular with packing and distribution of individually packaged meals for delivery to clients. You will ensure that kitchen hygiene and food safety standards are maintained at the highest level and in accordance with current food safety guidelines and regulations.  

You will also support the Mosman Meals kitchen volunteers as well as assist the Food Services Coordinator with office duties including answering phone enquiries, taking referrals and keeping records up to date.   

The position will be working 24 hours per week on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8.30am-1pm, on Thursdays from 8.30am-1.30pm, and on Fridays from 8.30am-2pm. 

What You’ll Bring to the Role 

To be successful in this role, you will have an understanding of the needs and commitment to assisting older people and people with disability. You will bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with a demonstrated commitment to quality customer service.  

Knowledge of and some experience in safe food handling practices, kitchen hygiene and stock control as well as experience working with volunteers will be highly regarded.  

Please note, this position is subject to a National Police Check undertaken by Council in addition to Council’s standard pre-employment checks. 

How to Apply 

• Apply now by completing the online application form below. You can save your application and come back to it later. 

• Please answer all required questions and demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.  

• Upload your Resume/CV and any relevant documentation (Word, PDF or JPEG format only).  

• For further information about the role, please contact Sally Severino on 9978 4056 during business hours for a confidential discussion or see the attached Position Description. 

Applications close:  21 September 11.59pm  

Mosman Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. 

Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people.