Childcare Cook

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City's future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.

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 thorough reference checks.

About the Role

This part time position is 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 a sound knowledge and experience in nutritional standards, menu preparation, food hygiene practices & kitchen management,

On a daily basis you will:

• 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
• Assist the kitchen team with food preparation
• Maintain a hygienic kitchen
• Complete all documentation in line with the statutory requirements

About You

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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
• First Aid certificate (Desirable)

What's on offer?

This is a permanent part time position of 22.5hrs per week.

We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $68,638 to $75,563 pro rata plus 11% Superannuation.

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role please review the Position Description.

How to apply

Candidates must apply online and applications through other mediums will not be accepted at this time.

Applications close 9pm, 15 March 2024

As this is a child-related position, prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply.

A Working with Children Check must be uploaded as part of your application.

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, 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.