Centre Cook - Lithgow

Gowrie NSW; Lithgow City Council; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted child-care fees

Employee referral bonus

Reward program & tenure incentives

Leadership programs access

First Nations learning platform

Classroom resources provisioning

Free professional development

Study leave & scholarships

Christmas/New Year closure

Job summary

Gowrie NSW Lithgow is seeking a dedicated professional chef/cook for a permanent part-time role. The position runs from 8:30am to 1:30pm on Monday and Tuesday, contributing to a not-for-profit early childhood education environment.

The role supports children and families with high-quality meal provision and participates in ongoing learning initiatives. Gowrie NSW offers pathways for leadership development, staff benefits, and a strong commitment to child safety and inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Professional chef/cook experience required.
• Working with Children Check is mandatory.
• Geccko Mandatory Training is required.

Skills

Professional Chef/Cook

Working with Children Check

Geccko Mandatory Training

Job description

Gowrie NSW is a proud not-for-profit early and middle childhood learning organisation established with a vision to see children thrive and amplify their contributions to the world. We achieve this vision through our services and programs for children and families and by providing leadership and professional learning opportunities to the early childhood sector. The image of children as active participants is core to our pedagogy, and we move forward with a strong focus on contemporary practice and innovation.

Job Description

This is a permanent Part time position working 8:30am to 1:30pmMonday and Tuesday .

What we can offer you at Gowrie NSW Lithgow:

Fitness Passport (available to permanent employees)

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted child-care fees(Up to 50%)

Employee referral bonus for successfully referring new team members

Monthly and annual reward program and tenure incentives

Access to leadership programs, sector experts, consultants and critical friends

Dedicated resource training platform to support ongoing learning about First Nations Peoples perspectives

Generous resource provisioning for classrooms

Free professional development through Gowrie NSW Education Hub

Paid study leaveand access to scholarship programs to progress your qualifications

Up to 2 weeks closure during Christmas and New Year period

Paid breaks and RDO for Full time Staff

About you: We are excited to welcome a professional chef/cook who is committed to growing with us. You will have:

Working with Children Check

Geccko Mandatory Training

Whether it’s your first step or the next step in your Early Childhood journey, Gowrie NSW has positions available across NSW and ACT. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply. Gowrie NSW is a child safe organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and rights of children. Child safety is a shared responsibility and a priority across Gowrie NSW. We are committed to embedding a Child Safe culture through our systems, policies and processes and have zero tolerance for any form of child harm, abuse or neglect. All appointments are subject to a cleared Working with Children Check and thorough screening. Reasonable enquiries will be made about your suitability to work with children, and you will be asked to respond to child safety questions as part of your application. All employees are expected to uphold Gowrie NSW’s child safety policies and procedures and contribute to creating a safe, secure and nurturing environment for every child in our care.