Part-Time Childcare Cook (Potential Full-Time)

Pinnacle Early Education, located in the heart of Berala, is seeking a skilled, motivated and passionate Cook/Chef to join our team.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in preparing nutritious, fresh and child-friendly meals and who shares our commitment to providing high-quality care and education for young children.

Pinnacle Early Education is ACECQA rated as Meeting the National Quality Standard and is licensed for up to 36 children per day , caring for children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age .

Pinnacle Early Education, located in the heart of Berala, is seeking a skilled, motivated and passionate Cook/Chef to join our team.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in preparing nutritious, fresh and child-friendly meals and who shares our commitment to providing high-quality care and education for young children.

Pinnacle Early Education is ACECQA rated as Meeting the National Quality Standard and is licensed for up to 36 children per day , caring for children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age .

Skills & Experience

- Current NSW Working With Children Check
- Current Police Check
- Australian working rights
- Recognised qualification in Hospitality, Commercial Cookery or a related field
- Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates
- Current CPR certification
- Current Child Protection certification
- Previous experience preparing meals for children is highly desirable
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices




- Ability to cater for allergies, dietary requirements and cultural preferences
- A positive, reliable and qualified attitude
- Willingness to undertake additional training and recommended courses as required

Tasks & Responsibilities

- Prepare healthy, nutritious and child-friendly meals and snacks in line with the centre's menu and the Australian Dietary Guidelines.
- Cater for children's allergies, dietary requirements and cultural preferences.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
- Follow appropriate food handling, storage and temperature control procedures.
- Order food and kitchen supplies, monitor stock levels and minimise food waste.
- Ensure compliance with NSW food safety requirements and relevant early childhood education and care regulations.
- Maintain accurate food safety and kitchen records as required.
- Work collaboratively with the Centre Director and educators to support the nutritional needs of the children.
- Maintain a clean, organised and protected kitchen environment.

What We Offer

- Salary package based on skills, qualifications and experience.
- Part-time position, with the potential to transition to full-time for the right applicant.
- Centre operating hours are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday .
- Closed on public holidays and for two weeks over the Christmas period.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Convenient location, approximately a 10-minute walk from Berala Station and the local shopping village .

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📌 Part-Time Childcare Cook (Potential Full-Time) (City of Parramatta Council)
🏢 Pinnacle Early Education
📍 City of Parramatta Council