
Trade Cook
Ngala Community Services
Posted 22 days ago
Trade Cook
• Permanent Part-Time Opportunity Mondays to Fridays 7.00am to 1.30pm (30 hours per week)
• Location: Onsite in Kensington; Free Parking
• Immediate Start
About the Role
Ngala is currently recruiting for a Permanent Part-Time Trade Cook to support the delivery of menu planning, meal preparation, food handling, serving and storage of food for children and families in a safe and hygienic manner. You will have an understanding of child development and learning, food safety standards and the importance of nutritious meals and snacks.
What You’ll Do
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members.
• Comply with the National Quality Standards (NQS), National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS) and Ngala Policies, Procedures and Requirements.
• Provide a variety of fresh, rotational, nutritional, enjoyable and seasonal menus which meets the needs of clients
• Build and maintain strong and positive relationships with colleagues and clients
• Support a culture of reflective practice and ongoing continuous improvement.
• Contribute to a professional and positive work culture.
What We’re Looking For
• Experience in an early years education setting or hospital setting (desirable)
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (desirable)
• Interest in food and nutrition (essential)
• Knowledge of understanding of Australian Healthy Eating standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement in care standards.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a National Police Check issued within the last 6 months.
• Current Working with Children Check.
Why You’ll Love It Here
• Health Professionals and Support Services Award Level 4 at $27.17 per hour
• 5-minute walk to local café offering employee discounts on food and coffee
• Short drive to eateries and supermarket at Curtin University
• Salary packaging benefits available
• Paid parental leave (up to 14 weeks)
• Discounted private health insurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Refer a Friend Program ($500 for the referrer and $500 for the friend)
How to Apply
Applications are due by 5pm, Thursday 10 July 2025 however shortlisting will commence immediately so we encourage you to submit your application promptly.
Click 'Apply' and follow the prompts to submit your CV.
If you have any queries, please contact Coordinator of Administration & Support Services, Rachael Bawden at [email protected].
About Us
At Ngala, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to be their best, and that raising children should be a joyful and rewarding experience.
After 130 years of working with families across Western Australia, Ngala continues to use the latest research and training, alongside community stories and experiences to develop and deliver services that meet the needs of today’s parents and children.
Culture
Our core values at Ngala are Human Connection, Integrity, Fairness and Creativity.
Ngala is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contribution of all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse background, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people with a disability.
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as the traditional custodians of the land where our programs and services operate and pay respect to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation.
To find out more about Ngala, visit www.ngala.com.au.
About Ngala Community Services
Ngala is a leading provider of early childhood intervention services in Western Australia offering support from conception up until early adulthood (0 to 18).
For over 130 years we have been working using the latest research and training, alongside community stories and experience to develop and deliver services that meet the needs of today’s parents and children.
We proudly serve as Western Australia's trusted companion on the journey of parenting, offering guidance and support every step of the way.
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