Basis: Part-time, 1 year Hours: 12 hours per week Remuneration: $26.66 per hour (Retail Award Level 8 part time) Commitment required: We’re looking for someone that can fill the role while our general manager is on maternity leave from mid-April 2021 for 12 months. Applications close: 9am, March 26th 2021 Role Description – duties include but are not...
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Zucchini Cinnamon Muffins
by Illaria Catizone It’s zucchini season!! No doubt you’ve noticed, they are everywhere in great numbers: at the markets, in our gardens and of course at the Co-op. But fear not, zucchini are such a versatile veggie it’ll be hard to get sick of them. This year, in the quest for new ways of using...
Nonna Renata’s Custard
by Ilaria Catizone When I was little growing up in Italy, one of my favourite desserts was the custard my grandmother made. It was smooth and delicious, sweet with a hint of bitter from the lemon rind. It was good on bread or cake, but really I just preferred it on its own, eaten by...
Spiralise your summer!
by Illaria Catizone For those unfamiliar with zoodles, they are noodles made out of zucchini! So many vegies are in season now, one of them being zuchinni! They are coming into full swing at the Co-op and maybe even in your garden?! They are cheap, yummy, and super versatile. Zoodles are one of our favourite...
An Ode to This Place
by Karina Vennonen Dear food cooperative,Did you know my heart is yours?Don’t worry, I won’t be surprised if you didn’t… I never guessed that these tall walls, this concrete floor, this open roof with snaking ducts, cool-room engine whirring, lights blinking with little beeps, and doors cyclically clasping and clicking, I never guessed that this...
Salad in a jar
by Illaria Catizone Have you tried salads in a jar? With workplaces opening up more and more, and people needing a travel-easy lunch on-the-go, these are the best Spring and Summer workplace accompaniment! I also find these great to eat at home as I can prepare 3-4 ahead of time, so have quick and healthy...
A day in the (rooftop) garden!
by Lucy Ridge It’s a sunny morning when I first meet Kristina in the Rooftop Garden. The Co-op has had garden beds on the rooftop since 2012 when the Lena Karmel Unilodge building donated us the space. Though I’ve been a frequent Co-op volunteer, this is my first time visiting the garden beds I’ve heard...
Roll it up! Rice Paper Rolls
By Ilaria Catizone With Spring well underway, it will soon be time for picnics, but this easy Rice Paper Rolls recipe is great for week-day meals as well as weekend parties. You will need: Rice paper sheets Rice vermicelli noodles Assorted veggie sticks – we like cucumber, capsicum and carrot Herbs of your choice- we...
Pink pasta for everyone!
By Ilaria Catizone A quick and easy mid-week dinner well-received by young and old, with a healthy twist. This pasta has the appeal of a creamy dish as it is white sauce-based, but disguises a couple of serves of veggies as well!The ingredients:500g pasta – any type will work! Wheat pasta, gluten-free, white, wholemeal, dry...
We’re hiring a Working Members Manager
The Working Members Manager is a vital role to the running of the Canberra Food Co-operative,being the main point of contact for new members and existing working members. The role requiresan individual with excellent communication and listening skills, strong organisational and peoplemanagement experience and a positive ‘can do’ attitude. Download the role description below to...