Early Education Centre Cook

Sutherland Shire Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Annual flu shots

Wellbeing programme

Novated lease options

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council in NSW is looking for a caring Cook to join our Early Education Centre team. You will prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 0–5 years, helping support their health, wellbeing and development every day.

You will follow Australian Dietary Guidelines, cater for allergies and cultural needs, manage food ordering, and maintain a safe, clean kitchen while working with educators and families to promote healthy eating habits.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking, catering or hospitality.
• Knowledge of food safety and handling practices.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Genuine passion for children's health and wellbeing.
• Experience preparing meals for young children is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, balanced meals and snacks for 0–5 year olds.
• Cater for allergies, dietary requirements and cultural needs.
• Manage food ordering and kitchen supplies.
• Maintain a safe, clean, hygienic kitchen.
• Work with educators and families to promote healthy eating habits.

Skills

Experience cooking/catering/hospitali

Job description

Sutherland Shire Council – Sutherland Shire NSW

23h ago , from Our Mob - Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers

Love cooking and making a difference in children's lives?

We're looking for a caring and organised Cook to join our Early Education Centre team. In this rewarding role, you'll prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 0-5 years, helping support their health, wellbeing and development every day.

About the role

• Prepare healthy, balanced meals and snacks in line with Australian Dietary Guidelines
• Cater for allergies, special dietary requirements and cultural needs
• Manage food ordering and kitchen supplies
• Maintain a safe, clean and hygienic kitchen
• Work alongside educators and families to promote healthy eating habits

About you

• Experience in cooking, catering or hospitality
• Knowledge of food safety and safe food handling practices
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• A genuine passion for children's health and wellbeing
• Experience preparing meals for young children will be highly regarded

What's on offer?

• Part-time position
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Meaningful work that positively impacts children every day
• $60,887 - $64,405 gross p.a. (full time equivalent) plus 12% superannuation.
• Temporary and PermanentPart-time.Working up to 22 hours per week.
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Jessica Chappell, Business Administration ***************@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.

Sutherland Shire Council values the skills and attributes Veterans can bring to our Council. We understand that transitioning to roles outside of Defence can feel challenging. If you're unsure where to begin or would appreciate guidance throughout the application process, please don't hesitate to contact us.