Childcare Cook

City of Parramatta; Sydney; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Parramatta is seeking a Nutrition Menu Planner for North Rocks Child Care. The role focuses on planning and implementing a nutritious menu for children from 6 weeks to 6 years, while maintaining hygiene and documenting compliance with statutory requirements.

You will display weekly menus, plan rotation within budget, and prepare meals and snacks. The position is 30 hours per week, permanent part-time, with a starting salary from AU$76,099.50 pro rata plus 12% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Food Handling, Nutrition and Menu Planning.
• Sound knowledge of food preparation, hygiene, and kitchen management.
• Ability to plan menus within a set budget.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a nutritious menu for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
• Maintain a hygienic kitchen and document compliance with statutory requirements.
• Display weekly menus and plan rotational menus within budget.
• Prepare meals and snacks and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Menu planning

Nutrition knowledge

Food handling

Budget management

Education

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

First Aid Certificate (HLTAID0012)

Job description

Work type: 30 hours per week
Salary: From $76,099.50 (pro-rata) + 12% superannuation
Employment Type: Part Time, Permanent
Closing date: 9pm, Sunday 1 November 2026

The City of Parramatta is in the midst of significant growth and transformation. With a community that brings together many cultures, skills and stories, a changing skyline and new investments, this is an exciting time to be part of the journey. Parramatta 2050 gives us a clear picture of where we’re heading; a connected, creative and sustainable City with opportunities for everyone. Every role at City of Parramatta contributes to this next chapter, helping us build a strong, thriving Parramatta for the people who live, work and spend time here.

At Council, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We are committed to implementing child safe practices to create an environment where children feel safe and included. We screen candidates to ensure their suitability to work with children, this includes conducting National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, and through reference checks. Our commitment to child safety is explained in Council's Child Safe Commitment Statement.

About the role

This position is responsible forplanning and implementing a nutritional menu for children from 6 weeks to 6years of age within the Early Learning Centre.

You will be expected to implement a nutritious menu that caters for all dietary requirements of the children. You will also be expected to maintain a hygienic kitchen and maintain all documentation in line with the statutory requirements.

In addition to this you will also be completing below duties:

• Display the weekly menu for parents to view.
• Attend staff meetings and staff development sessions outside normal working hours as required.
• Plan a rotational menu within budget requirements.
• Prepare all meals and snacks.

What’s on offer

We are offering a 30 hour permanent part time opportunity at our North Rocks Child Care with an attractive remuneration from $76,099.50 (pro rata) plus 12% superannuation.

Your employee experience with City of Parramatta includes:

• Leave: 14 weeks paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave, Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Wellbeing: Employee led networks (ERGs), Fitness passport, Flu vaccinations, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Ongoing wellbeing initiatives, Health insurance discounts.
• Location & Convenience: Central Parramatta location, discounted parking, Novated leasing
• Growth: Learning and development programs, leadership pathways, LinkedIn Learning

About you

The successful candidate is someone who brings:

• Previous experience planning and implementing a nutritional menu for children from 6 weeks to 6years of age within an Early Learning Centre
• Certificate in Food Handling, Nutrition and Menu Planning.
• Sound knowledge and experience in food preparation, nutritional standards, menu preparation, food hygiene practices & kitchen management.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a set budget.

To be considered for this role, you must meet the essential requirements in the Position Description, including:
Qualifications/Licences:

• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• First Aid Certificate (HLTAID0012)

Working With Children Check Clearance Number

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Further details about this role can be found in the Position Description.

For a confidential discussion, please contact the Recruitment Team via ***********@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.

Please note: Candidates who do not meet the essential qualification and licence requirements may not progress through the recruitment process.

As this is a child-related position, prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply.

A Paid Working with Children Check must be uploaded as part of your application. If you do not have a valid Working with Children Check and meet the remaining requirements of the role, please answer your pre-screening questions accordingly and reach out to ***********@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.auto confirm that your WWCC is in progress.

Council is committed to providing a child safe environment and is guided by the NSW Child Safe Standards | Office of the Children's Guardian.For more information on Council's Child Safe Framework please visit Child Safe | City of Parramatta.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo the below pre employment compliance checks.

• Pre‑employment medical: Pre‑Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.

The City of Parramatta supports a drug and alcohol‑free working environment. Employees may be subject to random testing.

How we work: Inclusion & Belonging

At the City of Parramatta, inclusion and belonging are central to how we work. We’re building a workforce that reflects our diverse community and value different perspectives and lived experiences. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, people of all ages, women, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, ADF veterans, and others that bring unique perspectives.

We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process and support reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment – contact ***********@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Eligibility

In order to apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident in Australia. Applicants holding valid visas may be considered for Casual or Term contracts subject to their visa work conditions.

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