Children's Services Cook - Wattle Grove - #1088525

Children’s Services Cook

1 x Permanent Part Time – 30 hours, 5 days per week

1x Permanent Part Time – 25 hours, 5 days per week. 

Salary: From $28.10 to $30.55 per hour

Closing Date: 2 May 2024

We have a great opportunity for you to join our Early Childhood Services team. We are seeking a Children’s Services Cook to provide nutritious, delicious and hygienically prepared meals at our Early Education and Care Centres. As a cook you will have a hands-on role with the children, encouraging a love for healthy and nutritious meals.

This role is perfect for someone who is seeking part time work to support a work/ life balance.

You will need experience in planning and delivering nutritionally based meals that are culturally and dietary appropriate.

What does the right candidate need to possess?

·       A passion for developing menu’s that consist of delicious, well presented, and wholesome meals.

·       Accredited food safety supervisor/ food handling qualifications.

·       Nutrition and menu planning course.

·       Knowledge of Australia Dietary guidelines, allergies and intolerances.

Why work for Liverpool City Council?

• -          Up to 18 weeks Paid Parental leave.


• -          Ability to accrue flex hours supporting a work/ life balance.


• -          Abundance of Learning and Development opportunities supporting your growth as a professional.


• -          Comprehensive induction.


• -          Networking opportunities with centre cooks and early childhood professionals within the organisation.


• -          Guidance and support from centre leader.


• -          Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years with further leave being accrued after 5 years.


• -          Health and Wellbeing access including, leave, free counselling, and gym subsidy.


• -          Salary sacrifice possibilities for Education and Care fees.


• -          Services exceed National Quality Standards.


• -          Beautiful, well-resourced kitchens with healthy budgets

This position is subject to a working with children check and prohibited persons are not eligible to apply.

To view the position description please click the Apply button and download it from our portal. Alternatively, for further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner on 0287117765.

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button below. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the essential and desirable selection criteria as set out in the position description. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For Temporary positions, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia