Childcare Cook

Part-Time Opportunities

About Greek Orthodox Community Childcare Centre

The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW (GOC) Child Care Centre is a community based Early Childhood Education and Care Service operating for over 40 years. We are a 58-place centre from 6 weeks to 6 years.

Our kitchen sits at the heart of daily life at our centre. Mealtimes are about more than nourishment-they foster belonging, routine, care, and connection. They're moments of comfort, shared stories, and genuine interactions. We prepare fresh meals each day, thoughtfully accommodating a wide range of allergies and dietary requirements.

We are looking for a warm, organised, and reliable Cook or Chef who understands that feeding children is more than a task-it is a responsibility grounded in safety, trust, and consistency. Someone who takes pride not only in preparing nourishing meals, but in creating a calm, dependable presence in the heart of our kitchen, where children feel cared for and families feel reassured.

At our core, we are a child-safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. We uphold and implement strict child safety protocols and policies. Our Service is committed to providing a safe environment for children and young people. We understand our responsibilities and statutory duty of care to keep children safe and comply with the Child Safe Standards.

The Role

You will be responsible for the daily operation of the service kitchen, preparing nutritious meals, morning and afternoon teas, late snack and dinners for children aged 0-6 years while maintaining strict food safety and compliance standards.

This role is a daytime shift 830am-330pm, Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Daily preparation and cooking of breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea

• Menu planning aligned with Australian Dietary Guidelines for Children

• Catering for allergies, medical conditions and special dietary requirements

• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organisation

• Ordering food supplies and managing stock rotation

• Accurate labelling and storage of food

• Managing kitchen documentation and records

Compliance & Safety

• Maintain Food Safety Supervisor standards

• Follow NSW Food Authority and childcare food handling requirements

• Temperature checks and food safety logs

• Allergen management and cross-contamination prevention

• Maintaining kitchen audits and compliance documentation

About You

We are looking for someone dependable and calm who enjoys routine and takes pride in their workspace.

Essential:

• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willing to obtain)

• Experience in commercial kitchen, childcare, aged care or school setting

• Understanding of allergies and dietary requirements

• Strong organisation and time management

• WWCC (Working With Children Check) or willing to obtain

• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices

• National child safety training - The mandatory, free course on the Geccko platform or willing to obtain

• First Aid accreditations or willing to obtain

Desirable:

• Certificate Ill in Commercial Cookery or similar

• Experience in childcare or preparing meals for large groups

• Menu planning experience

What We Offer

• Consistent daytime hours (no nights or weekends)

• Supportive and respectful team environment

• Well-designed, modern kitchen

• Flexible hours for the right candidate

• Opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven organisation

• School-friendly working hours

Why This Role Is Different

In our service, the kitchen is not separate from the learning environment - it is part of it. Children know their cook. They greet them each morning. They learn about food, routine and care through the meals you prepare. You will be a valued part of the community and centre.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a Childcare Centre Cook?

• Do you hold a current Food Safety Supervisor certificate?

• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?

• Do you hold a current Food Safety certificate?

• Do you have experience working with children?

• Do you have experience with menu planning & costing?

For further information or to apply:

📞 (02) 9560 4040

📧 gocldc@goc.com.au