TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Class Preparation Assistant – Cuisine and Hospitality

Location: Moruya Campus (some travel may be required to Ulladulla)

Permanent Part Time Part Year – 17.5 hours per week for 41 weeks per year

$58,323 – $78,538 salary package - includes base salary ($56,191 - $69,195), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (paid pro-rata)

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish. 

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.   

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and flexible working options.

About the Role

As a Class Preparation Assistant (Cuisine and Hospitality), you'll play an important role in creating a safe, organised and industry-standard learning environment for our students.

Working closely with teaching staff, you'll prepare training kitchens and learning spaces, organise ingredients and supplies for daily classes, maintain stock levels and support ordering requirements. You'll help ensure equipment, resources and facilities are ready for use, while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance.

This is a hands-on role that focuses on the smooth day-to-day operation of our training kitchens. Importantly, you are not required to hold a teaching qualification, deliver lessons or mark assessments.

About You

You are practical, reliable and take pride in maintaining clean, organised and well-presented workspaces. You enjoy the satisfaction of ensuring everything is prepared, stocked and ready when needed.

With strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a positive, can-do attitude, you'll support kitchen operations, manage resources and work closely with teaching staff to create a professional learning environment for students.

This role may appeal to someone seeking flexibility, whether you're returning to the workforce, balancing other commitments, transitioning towards retirement, or looking to stay connected to the hospitality industry in a rewarding support role.

 You will have:  

• Certificate II in relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
• Sound knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles and safe work practices.
• Current Responsible Services of Alcohol Certification (if required).
• Knowledge of relevant consumables and equipment.

Highly Regarded 

• Three or more years' experience in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality, Catering or a related industry environment

To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

To apply for this role, click 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question:  Can you describe a workplace health and safety incident that occurred within your workplace, specifically in a commercial catering, kitchen, or hospitality environment? Please provide details about how you effectively managed the situation.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11:55pm on Sunday 8 November 2026 AEDT

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: 
Contact Linda Dewbery, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at Linda.Dewbery1@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 5811

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Kim Lewis, Head Teacher Cuisine and Hospitality, via email at kim.lewis23@tafensw.edu.au  or phone 0419 140 878.

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

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