At Georges River Council, we believe that every child deserves a healthy start! Our Early Learning Services provide a nurturing environment where little ones can thrive. We’re looking for a passionate Cook to join our friendly team and whip up delicious, nutritious meals that keep our children smiling and healthy.

If you have a love for cooking and want to make a difference in the lives of young children, we want to hear from you! We’re on the lookout for someone who is creative, adaptable, and has a genuine passion for nutrition and childcare to join our team at Jack High Child Care Centre.

Join us and help us create a delightful dining experience for our youngest learners.

Key accountabilities are, but not limited to:

- Prepare fresh, nutritious meals for children aged birth to five, ensuring all dietary needs, allergies, and cultural requirements are met.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment in line with food safety regulations.
- Develop and update seasonal menus that offer variety, balanced nutrition, and cultural inclusivity.
- Manage kitchen supplies by ordering ingredients, monitoring stock, and staying within budget.
- Work closely with educators to support smooth, well‑organised mealtimes.
- Keep accurate records, including cleaning schedules, food safety logs, and purchasing documentation.
- Support the centre by identifying and responding to potential kitchen hazards and assisting with reasonable additional duties.

About You

- You hold (or can obtain prior to commencement) the following current certifications and clearances:
- Safe Food Handling Certificate
- Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) Certificate
- First Aid and CPR Certificates
- Working with Children Check (valid for at least six months)
- NSW-approved Child Protection Training Certificate,



or CHCPRT001 Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk or CHCPRT025 Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk

- You have demonstrated experience planning and preparing nutritious, age-appropriate meals that meet children's dietary, allergy, cultural and individual health requirements in accordance with relevant childcare regulations.
- You have a strong understanding of food safety, kitchen hygiene and safe food handling practices, maintaining high standards in a childcare environment.
- You demonstrate cultural awareness and inclusiveness, with an understanding of the diverse backgrounds, abilities and additional needs of children.
- You can effectively manage menu planning, ordering, stock control and budgeting.
- You communicate effectively with children, families and colleagues, work collaboratively within a team, and adapt to meet the changing needs of the centre.

What We Offer

- Start & finish times: 8:30am to 3pm (including a half hour unpaid lunch break) Monday to Friday.
- Salary ranges from $64,357.53 to $74,566.16 (full time equivalent) per annum plus 12% superannuation

Council benefits include:

- Generous leave entitlements (pro rata for part time employees) - including 4 weeks annual leave, 1-week MyLeave (supporting your health and wellbeing), 14 weeks parental leave and long service leave after 5 years (pro rata).
- Access to Fitness Passport for you and your family
- Award pay increases of 8% over the next two years
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including a Sponsored Study Program
- Employee Rewards Program
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program
- A supportive and collaborative team environment

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Sarah Mitchell, Coordinator Jack High Childcare Centre on 0428 957 ***.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

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📌 Cook - Early Learning Services (Sydney)
🏢 Georges River Council
📍 Sydney