Cook

Careers at Council; Lane Cove; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Salary progression and professional/PD

Close to local amenities

Job summary

Council in Lane Cove, NSW, is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant to support the Early Education and Care Service with nutritious meals during scheduled hours. You will work with a partner to cover the shifts and ensure food safety and quality at all times.

The role requires a Working with Children Check, knowledge of kitchen hygiene, and ability to manage inventory and budget. You will join a supportive team and contribute to child-friendly meals respecting dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Current 'Paid Worker - Working with Children Check' clearance.
• Experience using cooking appliances.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety precautions.
• Experience in kitchen inventory management (storage, menu planning, quantity assessment and ordering).
• Experience working within a budget.
• Ability to plan balanced nutritional meals including dietary/cultural needs.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet service deadlines.
• Ability to communicate well with parents, staff, children, and suppliers.
• Ability to work in a team and contribute in meetings.

Responsibilities

• Together with your job share partner, provide the Early Education and Care Service with all necessary food provision services within scheduled hours.
• Support daily kitchen operations and food service during the shift.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure nutritious, safe meals and compliance with policies.

Skills

Working with Children Check

Cooking appliances

Hygiene & safety

Inventory management

Budgeting

Nutritional meal planning

Prioritisation

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Hours:

Permanent Part Time - 23 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Salary:

$44,179 - $46,395 per annum+ 12% superannuation

About the role

Alongside your job share partner, you will be responsible for providing Council's Early Education and Care Service with all necessary services related to food provision and consumption within work hours.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• A current 'Paid Worker - Working with Children Check' clearance (NSW).


• Knowledge of the use of cooking appliances.


• Knowledge of hygiene and safety precautions.


• Experience in inventory management in a kitchen setting (storage, menu planning, quantity assessment and ordering,).


• Experience working within a budget.


• Ability to plan and prepare balanced nutritional meals including meals appropriate to meet special dietary and cultural needs.


• Ability to manage priorities and work to the service's deadlines.


• Ability to communicate well with parents, staff, children, and suppliers.


• Ability to work within a team setting and contribute positively at staff and sub-committee meetings.

What we offer

We
are committed to supporting our people to do their best work. You'll have
access to:

• Flexible
  work arrangements, including hybrid options for eligible roles.


• Annual
  performance reviews and salary progression.


• Extensive
  professional development and training.


• Employee
  wellness program and discounted gym memberships.


• Close to shops, cafes and the Lane Cove aquatic centre.

About Council

Located
on the lower North Shore, Lane Cove is a vibrant, close-knit community with a
leafy village atmosphere. We deliver best-value services and facilities to our
residents while building a sustainable, inclusive future - one that empowers
children, young people and families to feel safe and supported.

We
are a place where people genuinely care about their work and each other.
Inclusion and diversity are central to everything we do, and we welcome
applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and walks of life.

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or by contacting the Director on (02) 9911 3***.

Please Note: This position is subject to obtaining a National Police Check Clearance.

Council is an equal opportunity employer. Wereflect the community we serve and encourage applications from First Nationspeoples, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and people fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.