Canterbury-Bankstown Council

Cook

Here at CBCity

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Councils in NSW with one of the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 385,000 residents. 

The Role

Love cooking with purpose? Join our team and help nourish growing minds and bodies every day!

As our Children's Centre Cook, you'll create delicious, nutritious, and culturally inclusive meals and snacks that support children's health, wellbeing, and development. You'll plan exciting menus, cater for individual dietary and allergy requirements, and ensure every meal is prepared with the highest standards of food safety and care.

You'll also manage kitchen operations, including ordering supplies, maintaining budgets, and keeping a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen. If you're passionate about healthy food, enjoy working in a positive early learning environment, and want to make a meaningful difference in children's lives, we'd love to hear from you!

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Plan and prepare nutritious, balanced, and culturally inclusive meals and snacks for children aged 0–6.
• Cater for individual dietary, allergy, and medical requirements while following strict food safety and cross-contamination procedures.
• Maintain exceptional kitchen hygiene, food storage, and temperature records in line with food safety legislation.
• Manage food ordering, stock control, and kitchen budgets while minimising waste.
• Work collaboratively with families, educators, and the Centre Director to meet children's dietary needs and continuously improve menus.
• Create a positive food experience by supporting children's wellbeing and following Council and Children's Services policies and procedures.

*For a full list of duties, click HERE to review the position description.

You will have:

• Current Food Handling Certificate (or willingness to obtain immediately)
• Current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Completed National Child Safety training
• Current CPR
• Previous experience in preparing and cooking meals in a childcare centre, school, aged care, healthcare, or commercial kitchen.
• Experience planning and preparing nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks for young children.
• Demonstrated experience catering for food allergies, intolerances, and special dietary requirements (e.g. anaphylaxis, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, cultural and religious diets).
• Practical experience implementing food safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures in accordance with relevant legislation and food safety standards.
• Experience maintaining kitchen cleanliness, equipment, and safe food storage practices.
• Experience ordering food supplies, managing stock, rotating inventory (FIFO), and minimising food waste within a budget.
• Experience maintaining accurate food safety records, temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and compliance documentation.
• Experience working independently while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team

The salary range for this opportunity commences at $64,507 pro rata (Grade B, Step 1 for 30 hours per week) + 12% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

What’s on offer

• Permanent Part-time position  (30 hours per week)
• Punchbowl location
• Conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Naomi Halliday at [email protected]

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply Now’ button and create a login using your email address and upload a:

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday, 28 July 2026.

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at [email protected]

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.   

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.