Job Description
Early Education Centre Cook
Plan, prepare, and provide nutritionally balanced meals for children.
Collaborate with team members to ensure dietary requirements are met.
Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
Engage with children and families to promote healthy eating habits.
About Us
Sutherland Shire Council Children's Services provides high-quality care and education for children across our 11 centres.
Join our team of passionate educators and staff committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment for children to thrive.
Job Overview
As an Early Education Centre Cook, you will be responsible for planning and preparing nutritionally balanced menus, accommodating dietary needs, and promoting health and nutrition for children enrolled at the centre.
You will work closely with the Centre Director to develop menus within budget, maintain a safe kitchen environment, and engage children in food-related educational activities.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential: Working with Children Check & Food Handlers Certificate.
Desirable:
Food safety and nutrition training
Experience in hospitality or catering industry
First Aid Certificate
Knowledge and understanding of anaphylaxis
Strong time management skills
Experience in catering for young children
Join us if you are passionate about providing nutritious meals for children and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!
Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
Get your application in by 11.5+pm: Sunday 12th January 2026. Previous applicants need not apply.
Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job closing.
Package: $56,83+ - $60,123 gross p.a. (Full Time Equivalent) plus 11.5% superannuation.
Hours of work: Part-time position 22.5 hours per week. Start time is negotiable between 8:30am - +:00am for a 4.5 hour shift each day Monday to Friday.
To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
To meet Council's WHS requirements and in accordance with Council's Covid-1+ Safety Plans, this position has been identified via risk assessment to be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-1+ or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication, you will be required to produce evidence as part of the application process. Successful applicants are subject to ID checks, Functional Assessment, Reference checks, Working with Children checks and Work Rights verification.
Reach out to Barbara Zahnd, Team Leader Workforce - Children's Services [email protected] for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson [email protected] Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
About Us
If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you! Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations.
At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community – we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a can-do attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being people-centred and working together as one.
Plan, prepare, and provide nutritionally balanced meals for children.
Collaborate with team members to ensure dietary requirements are met.
Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
Engage with children and families to promote healthy eating habits.
About Us
Sutherland Shire Council Children's Services provides high-quality care and education for children across our 11 centres.
Join our team of passionate educators and staff committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment for children to thrive.
Job Overview
As an Early Education Centre Cook, you will be responsible for planning and preparing nutritionally balanced menus, accommodating dietary needs, and promoting health and nutrition for children enrolled at the centre.
You will work closely with the Centre Director to develop menus within budget, maintain a safe kitchen environment, and engage children in food-related educational activities.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential: Working with Children Check & Food Handlers Certificate.
Desirable:
Food safety and nutrition training
Experience in hospitality or catering industry
First Aid Certificate
Knowledge and understanding of anaphylaxis
Strong time management skills
Experience in catering for young children
Join us if you are passionate about providing nutritious meals for children and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!
Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
Get your application in by 11.5+pm: Sunday 12th January 2026. Previous applicants need not apply.
Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job closing.
Package: $56,83+ - $60,123 gross p.a. (Full Time Equivalent) plus 11.5% superannuation.
Hours of work: Part-time position 22.5 hours per week. Start time is negotiable between 8:30am - +:00am for a 4.5 hour shift each day Monday to Friday.
To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
To meet Council's WHS requirements and in accordance with Council's Covid-1+ Safety Plans, this position has been identified via risk assessment to be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-1+ or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication, you will be required to produce evidence as part of the application process. Successful applicants are subject to ID checks, Functional Assessment, Reference checks, Working with Children checks and Work Rights verification.
Reach out to Barbara Zahnd, Team Leader Workforce - Children's Services [email protected] for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson [email protected] Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
About Us
If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you! Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations.
At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community – we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a can-do attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being people-centred and working together as one.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Early Education Centre Cook position is now open for candidates interested in the Cook / Chef Jobs sector. This role in Sutherland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Cook / Chef Jobs is a plus.
