About us

Settlement Services International (SSI) is a leading community-based not-for-profit organisation providing a range of services in the areas of refugee settlement, asylum seeker assistance, housing, multicultural foster care, disability support and employment services in NSW. Our vision is to achieve a society that values the diversity of its people and actively provides support to ensure meaningful social and economic participation and to assist individuals and families reach their potential.

About SSI Employment services

SSI Employment and Enterprises provides recruitment services, pre-employment planning and training, and work experience opportunities to help people establish suitable career pathways.

Meaningful employment is an important component to a stable, secure and independent future. SSI works with long-term unemployed, newly arrived refugees, people seeking asylum, migrants, young people and people with disability to achieve this.

Your contribution

SSI's Food Truck, "Food for Thought" is the latest social enterprise that will be operated and managed by the Food Truck Supervisor to support the growth of this enterprise in consultation with the Youth Employment and Social Enterprise Manager as required.

The main focus of this role will be to:

• Assist in the growth of the Food Truck Social Enterprise including managing the day to day operation of the truck and one staff
• Create new and innovative menus, source new venues and events for the food truck "Food for Thought" to be present
• Establish and demonstrate a high standard of professionalism and innovation in the delivery of service to all customers

Selection crtieria

Do you have experience working in a commercial kitchen and hold relevant Vocational Hospitality Qualifications including Food Safety Supervisor Certification, commercial cookery and food safety handling? Do you have previous customer service experience and basic managerial skills to lead and manage a small team?

We're looking for someone with high levels of emotional intelligence and cultural mindfulness who thrives on collaboration and team work. Your ability to 'think outside the box' for creative menu planning will be very well received along with your excellent communication skills, safety awareness and time management capabilities. If you possess previous experience working in a food truck or retail/commercial premise that would be an added bonus but not essential, however your experience cooking Middle Eastern cuisine is an absolute must for this role.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Please respond to the "Selection Criteria" section in your cover letter.

What we offer

We offer the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that makes a real difference to the lives of our clients, their families, carers, & communities. We have a fantastic benefits package that promotes work/life balance; something we are very passionate about! SSI is committed to being an EEO employer. We embrace diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Island heritage & people with lived experience of disability.

All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check. SSI will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment please email