Cook

Cook

Closing date: 1/11/2026 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: Kindy Cove Early Education and Care Centre, 48 Phoenix Street, Lane Cove

Department: Kindy Cove

Employment type: Part-Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Team: Early Childhood Education and Care

Hours: Permanent Part Time - 23 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Salary: $44,179 - $46,395 per annum+ 12% superannuation

About the role

Alongside your job share partner, you will be responsible for providing Council’s Early Education and Care Service with all necessary services related to food provision and consumption within work hours.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• A current ‘Paid Worker - Working with Children Check’ clearance (NSW).
• Knowledge of the use of cooking appliances.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety precautions.
• Experience in inventory management in a kitchen setting (storage, menu planning, quantity assessment and ordering,).
• Experience working within a budget.
• Ability to plan and prepare balanced nutritional meals including meals appropriate to meet special dietary and cultural needs.
• Ability to manage priorities and work to the service’s deadlines.
• Ability to communicate well with parents, staff, children, and suppliers.
• Ability to work within a team setting and contribute positively at staff and sub-committee meetings.

What we offer

We are committed to supporting our people to do their best work. You’ll have access to:

• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options for eligible roles.
• Annual performance reviews and salary progression.
• Extensive professional development and training.
• Employee wellness program and discounted gym memberships.
• Close to shops, cafes and the Lane Cove aquatic centre.

About Council

Located on the lower North Shore, Lane Cove is a vibrant, close-knit community with a leafy village atmosphere. We deliver best-value services and facilities to our residents while building a sustainable, inclusive future - one that empowers children, young people and families to feel safe and supported.

We are a place where people genuinely care about their work and each other. Inclusion and diversity are central to everything we do, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and walks of life.

How to apply:

Please click on “Apply now” and complete the information requested. Applications are to include a resume, cover letter and answers to the online questions.

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or by contacting the Director on (02) 9911 3590.

Please Note: This position is subject to obtaining a National Police Check Clearance.

Closing date:

Applications close 1 November 2026.

Council is an equal opportunity employer. We reflect the community we serve and encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.