Food Service Officer

• Rare Food Services Officer opportunity to work within our Mosman Meals service
• Join a close-knit and supportive team at a progressive lower north shore council  
• Part Time permanent opportunity, 8 hours per week.
• Salary for 8 hours per week from $14,921 to $19,279 pa plus 12% superannuation, plus travel support  

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 Service Officer 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 efficient operation of Mosman Council’s in-house meal service for seniors and assisting in Mosman Meals.

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

The team you will join is welcoming and knowledgeable and ready to collaborate to continually improve our systems and processes.  

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  

Coordinate and manage the in-house meal service, including menu planning, food preparation and service, supplier liaison, stock control, bookings, budgets and kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with Food Safety and Work Health and Safety requirements.

Deliver a welcoming and responsive service to clients, including managing bookings and client information, accommodating dietary and cultural requirements, supporting Mosman Meals, and planning engaging themed lunches, activities and community events.

Coordinate and support volunteers and service administration, including training and supervising volunteers, maintaining client records and service statistics, processing invoices, supporting marketing initiatives and service targets, and assisting with tendering and other Community Care Services activities.

What You’ll Bring to the Role 

To be successful in this role, you will have

• A minimum of two years’ relevant experience or tertiary qualifications in Food Service/Catering Operations, including demonstrated knowledge of safe food handling practices and Work Health and Safety requirements.
• You will demonstrated experience working with older people, an understanding of their nutritional and wellbeing needs, and experience coordinating, supporting and training volunteers.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications and data management will be highly regarded.  

This position is subject to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check undertaken by Council. 

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 Katrina Jolley on 02  9978 4130  during business hours for a confidential discussion or see the attached Position Description. 

Applications close:    11.59pm, 22 October 2026 
 

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