Cook - Devonshire St Childcare Centre

Plan and prepare a nutritionally balanced menu for children aged 0-5 years

Enjoy access to Council benefits and thrive in a supportive, collaborative team environment

Salary from $62,332.82 - $67,197.23 p.a. plus 11.5% Superannuation (Grade C)

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Cook – Devonshire St Childcare Centre to join our team at Willoughby City Council!

About us

When you join Willoughby City Council you join a close-knit team with a big impact. We are dynamic, diverse and future-focused. We value team players who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get the job done. We serve the community and make it our job to make people’s lives better. It’s all in a day’s work.

You’ll have the freedom to grow in your career alongside likeminded people who will support you every step of the way. You’ll be part of our transformation as a Council and shape the future for the residents of Willoughby. And you’ll do it all from a thriving hub in Sydney, in the culturally-rich area we are so proud to call home.

About you

You’re still finding your feet in your career and you’re looking for an organisation where you can learn from the best. You want to make a difference, to add value and to enhance the lives of real people. You’ll get that – and more- at Willoughby City Council.

We’re small enough to feel like a family but big enough to offer diverse opportunities and work environments. As a tightknit team, we take an active interest in your development. More than that, we lay it all on the table to teach you everything we know.

No two days are the same at Willoughby City Council. In our Community, Culture & Leisure team, you’ll need a broad set of skills and an eagerness to learn. As a customer-facing team member, you’ll respect the diversity of our community and be committed to leaving things better than you found them.

Collaboration is how we do things. We work together and always share our achievements. The work we do is important. And as a member of our team, you’ll wear that with pride.

About the role

As the Cook, you will plan and prepare a nutritionally balanced menu for children aged 0-5 years following the Munch and Move guidelines.

Work closely with the Nominated Supervisor, your team, and wider Council teams to champion excellent customer service for stakeholders and clients.

What you’ll be doing:

Prepare a varied, nutritional, interesting and adequate in quantity, cyclical menu for children 0-5 years.

Ensure that children’s individual dietary requirements are always met having regard to the children’s growth and developmental needs; and any specific cultural, religious, allergy and health needs.

Continuously monitor approved expenditure - determine and order provisions required to meet menu requirements from appropriate suppliers (as discussed with the Director).

Maintain a high standard of health and hygiene as required by the National Food Safety Standards including safe practices for handling, preparing and storing of food.

Maintain temperature records for received food and kitchen equipment; return any noncompliant items and notify the Director.

Develop an appropriate kitchen cleaning schedule to maintain the kitchen and all equipment in a clean and hygienic manner.

Prepare morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for children 0-5 years, including organising and clearing away all provisions required for mealtimes.

Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents.

Maintain positive and open communication with team members.

Ensure the fortnightly menu is on display for families.

Implement Centre Policies and Procedures and contribute to the evaluation of these documents.

Requirements

School Certificate/Higher School Certificate.

Relevant qualification in commercial cookery or catering

Current Food Handling Certificate

Food Supervisor Certificate

Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain within 3 months of commencement.

Working with Children Check

Experience in planning, ordering, preparing and serving a nutritionally balanced menu for children aged 0-5 years.

Knowledge of diverse dietary requirements within approved budget expenditure.

Knowledge of the nutritional needs of developing children including experience in managing dietary requirements for children with identified allergies.

Ability to maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen while adhering to food safety protocols.

Maintain records for compliance, including cleaning, food, and any other necessary records to ensure compliance with health codes and regulations.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

Highly customer and delivery focused.

Strong time management and organisational skills

Awareness of Health and Hygiene work practises.

Adhere to the principles of Work, Health and Safety (WHS) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

How to apply

Apply now to join us at Willoughby City Council where you can add value and be valued for the meaningful work you do.

When you work at Willoughby Council, you will work with a diverse group of like-minded people who have people and the community at the forefront in everything we do. Check out our employee benefits on our careers page to see:

Where you can look after yourself and your loved ones

Where you can enhance your wellbeing

Where you can grow, develop and be part of a team

https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Council/Working-with-us/Careers

Enquiries: Monique Rogers– Devonshire St Children's Centre - Nom. Supervisor– 02 9777 7812.

Applications must address all the key responsibilities outlined in the Position Description.

Please note being fully vaccinated for Covid-19 is a requirement prior to commencement of employment with Willoughby City Council, except where a medical contraindication certificate is provided.

Successful candidates may be required to undertake pre-employment screening including police and qualification checks.

Applications close: Sunday 1 June 2025 at 11:30pm.

Please note recruitment activity may commence before the closing date.