Childcare Kitchen Chef - Part Time (30h) & Nutritious Meals

YWCA Canberra; Murrumbateman; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ECEC Retention Payments

Salary packaging

Extra leave days (Xmas–New Year)

Childcare discount (50%)

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

YWCA Canberra in Murrumbateman NSW is seeking a part-time Cook to support the Fairley Early Childhood Service with nutritious, high-quality meals. This fixed-term contract runs until June 2027, at 30 hours per week, helping sustain children’s health, wellbeing and learning through well-balanced menus.

The role requires strong food safety knowledge, ability to manage dietary needs and allergies, and a collaborative approach with educators and families to create a warm, well-organised kitchen

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or relevant practical experience.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Experience planning menus that meet nutritional guidelines for children.
• Confidence accommodating allergy-related and dietary requirements.
• Experience maintaining a safe, hygienic kitchen and working within compliance frameworks.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
• A positive, flexible attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and Police Check, or willingness to obtain.
• First aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals for children in line with nutritional guidelines.
• Plan and adapt menus to meet dietary needs and allergies.
• Maintain a safe, hygienic kitchen and comply with relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with educators and families to support children's health and wellbeing.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Menu planning

Dietary/allergy accommodation

Kitchen hygiene

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Education

Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

YWCA Canberra in Murrumbateman NSW is seeking a part-time Cook to support the Fairley Early Childhood Service with nutritious, high-quality meals. This fixed-term contract runs until June 2027, at 30 hours per week, helping sustain children’s health, wellbeing and learning through well-balanced menus.

The role requires strong food safety knowledge, ability to manage dietary needs and allergies, and a collaborative approach with educators and families to create a warm, well-organised kitchen