Cook at Only About Children

Only About Children; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Only About Children in Cremorne, NSW, is seeking a dedicated cook for our on-site kitchen. You will prepare meals per our Nutrition Menu Plan and cater for allergies while engaging with children about their food.

This full-time role offers career growth within a nurturing team and opportunities to contribute to healthy, delicious meals for the children in our care. You will work with nutritionists and campus chefs to implement seasonal menus and ensure compliance with hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Prepare meals per the OAC Nutrition Menu Plan and cater for all allergies and dietary requirements.
• Interact with children in a positive and warm way about their food.
• Ensure presentation of food is appealing and exciting for children.
• Adhere to hygiene and cleanliness policies in the kitchen.
• Maintain kitchen and appliances in good condition.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals as per the OAC Nutrition Menu Plan and cater for all allergies and dietary requirements
• Interact with children in a positive and warm way about their food
• Ensure presentation of food is appealing and exciting for children
• Adhere to all policies about hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen
• Ensure the kitchen and appliances are well looked after at all times

Job description

Position Summary

Apply for Cook at Only About Children in Cremorne, NSW, AU. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. More Than A Job. A Rewarding Career. At Only About Children, our unique approach to early years learning goes beyond education to encompass the health and wellbeing of every child in our care.

We have scrumptious and appealing menus designed by our own nutritionists which are prepared by our campus chefs each day; meaning you get to focus on doing what you love best; cooking! Our nutrition program includes a seasonal menu that meets children's needs, taking into account nutritional and energy requirements as well as cultural and health needs.

We are seeking applications from a passionate childcare cooks to join us and deliver exciting meals for the children in our campus located in Cremorne NSW.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals as per the OAC Nutrition Menus Plan and cater for all allergies and dietary requirements
• Interact with children in a positive and warm way about their food
• Ensure presentation of food is appealing and exciting for children
• Adhere to all policies about hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen
• Ensure the kitchen and appliances are well looked after at all times

Working Hours & Location

You will work in a part time role ideally, covering the other wings of the day as an educator on the floor.

Contract: Full time, on site. Location: Cremorne, NSW, AU.

You Are The Difference

You Are The Difference. We believe our people are worth more. Whether that be more pay & benefits, more wellbeing, more recognition, and more development.

Benefits & Perks

• 50% discount for employee childcare fees
• Above award salary and annual review
• Two `Wellbeing Days' Option to purchase up to two weeks additional annual leave
• Access to 10 days paid Family & Domestic Violence support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for ongoing mental health and wellbeing support
• Retail Discount Program including discounted online and instore vouchers and over 500 online cashback offers
• Loyalty Recognition Program to reward tenure of service
• Flexible working arrangements Commitment to leadership and development programs

We are proud to share that our application for the Worker Retention Payment has been approved! This means our team members will receive an additional 10% on top of the award rate, plus an extra 5% from December 2025, funded by the Australian Federal Government until 30 November 2026.

Safety & Compliance

All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Additionally, throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children.

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.