WHO WE ARE We are Australia’s largest and oldest Student Union. We are about students on Campus. As the primary provider of coffee & food on campus, we have a wide range of cafes and quick service venues that include our own Food Truck & Coffee Van. We are committed to a sustainable future for our campus community and have made commitments ensuring sustainability is embedded into everything we provide – from our events and cafés to our student programs and facilities. We care about your development so we offer two full days of paid training to help build your barista & customer service skills so you can become a coffee connoisseur & customer service star. WHO YOU ARE We are looking for experienced Kitchen Hands with a love for great food and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service to join our Gold Licensed catering company, HostCo, on the main campus of University of Sydney. This is an opportunity to be part of a fresh and dynamic team and culture. We want someone who can really bring positivity and a motivational personality to the team! WHAT YOU WILL DO Bring energy and a positive attitude to support a high-performing kitchen team delivering great customer experiences Work alongside professional chefs to maintain clean, organised, high-standard kitchens Own key kitchen tasks stock handling, prep support, cleaning, and keeping operations safe, efficient, and service-ready ESSENTIAL SKILLS 2 years previous experience working in a similar fast paced functions, cafe or restaurant environment Previous experience working with a commercial dishwasher, washing the dishes, cleaning and sanitising a kitchen Exposure to food production and basic cooking processes The ability to lift up to 15 kilograms DESIRABLE SKILLS Experienced in driving vans and larger vehicles, and open to further training to drive vans to various venues as needed Knowledge and previous experience in working with chemicals THE PERKS Free USU Rewards membership on commencement worth up to $150 A daily meal allowance/discounts to be used at all USU F&B and Retail outlets (working over 5 hours) THE PAY $32.50 (inclusive of 25% casual loading) per hour 12% Superannuation In addition to the standard hourly rate, penalty rates apply for shifts worked after 6:00pm on weekdays, with increased rates available for event work on Saturdays and Sundays. HOURS OF WORK This is a casual role: rotating roster up to 38 hours per week, Monday to Sunday between 7am - 11:30pm *You must be available to work a minimum of 3- 4 shifts a week, each shift consists of a minimum of 4 hours. IDEAL START DATE Start Monday 20th July at 9:00am HOW TO APPLY You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job. Scroll down and complete our online application form below Attach your resume. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. PLEASE NOTE: Once you have commenced your application you cannot save and continue at a later stage. ABOUT THE USU The USU (University of Sydney Union) is proudly Australia’s oldest and largest not-for-profit student organisation, dedicated to providing students with the best possible university experience. Led by a student board elected by our members, the USU provides fun things on campus, such as festivals, events and parties. We manage a diverse range of programs, including an active volunteering program and a Language Exchange, to name a few. In addition, we support over 200 Clubs and Societies as well as operate bars, food and retail outlets across campus, providing great coffee, affordable fresh food, graduation gown hire and official USYD merchandise. We are committed to promoting a workplace of equal opportunities. We promote healthy living and aims to protect the health and safety of staff, members and visitors to the University by providing a Smoke-Free Workplace. We do not accept unsolicited agency applications. USU is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all walks of life. Help make us better by joining our team. Due to the volume of applications received, shortlisted applicants will be contacted within approximately 4 weeks of the role’s closing date (or 4 weeks from the date of application if there is no specified closing date).