Description:
DescriptionAt 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
As the childcare cook you will be responsible for planning and implementing a nutritional menu for children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age at one of our Early Learning Centres.
As the successful candidate you will bring sound knowledge and experience in nutritional standards, menu preparation, food hygiene practices & kitchen management,
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team to implement a nutritious menu that caters for all dietary requirements of the children
- Plan menus to meet centre requirements within the allocated budget
- Maintain a hygienic kitchen
- Complete all documentation in line with the statutory requirements
About You
We are looking for someone with:
- Minimum Cert III in Cookery, Commercial Cooking or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- A Certificate in Food Handling, Nutrition and Menu Planning
- Current Working with Children Check
- NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (Desirable)
- The successful candidate should have previous experience cooking in an Education and Care Centre for children aged 0-6 years.
- You will have extensive knowledge of nutritional needs of children including special dietary requirements.
- You will bring cultural awareness and have the ability to cater for a culturally diverse group.
What’s on offer
2x permanent part time positions offering 22.5hrs per week.
We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $71,041 to $78,207 pro rata plus 11.5% Superannuation.
In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Significant leave benefits (flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.
Review our Values Flyer, which outlines Council's core values and behaviours.
How to apply
Candidates must apply online attaching a current paid working with children check.
Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.
As this is a child-related position, prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply.
Applications close 9pm, Thursday 3rd April 2025.
This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration.
Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.