Join our passionate team at Rosny Early Learning Centre, where you’ll play an important role in supporting children’s wellbeing through the preparation of healthy, balanced meals. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a warm and welcoming community, where every day you’ll make a difference to children and families.
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children, in line with approved menus and dietary requirements.
- Ensure food is prepared and served in accordance with food safety standards and service policies.
- Maintain kitchen hygiene and complete cleaning routines.
- Manage food purchasing, deliveries, and stock control within budget.
- Record and monitor food storage and temperature checks.
- Work collaboratively with the early learning team to support the overall wellbeing of children.
- Relevant qualifications and/or experience in food preparation.
- Knowledge of food handling and food safety guidelines.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- A team player with excellent interpersonal skills, especially with children and co-workers.
- Commitment to maintaining health and safety practices.
- You must hold a Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Tas) and a current (dated within 6 months) National Police Check Certificate.
- Hold a Food Supervisor certificate or be willing to obtain one
- Hourly rate between $34.10 and $34.77 (depending on skills and experience) + 13% superannuation.
- Our rates are above award and will increase by a further 5.1% in July 2026.
- This is a permanent, part-time position (total 22 hours per week).
- The work pattern is Mondays: 8:00am – 1:00pm, and Tuesdays to Fridays 9:00am – 1:00pm.
We care about your wellbeing and work–life balance. Enjoy a central location, leave loading, purchased leave options, and staff perks like flu shots, skin check reimbursement, EAP counselling, and training opportunities.
Apply via – City of Clarence and include:
- your current resume
- a 1-2 page cover letter outlining your experience, skills, and suitability for the role.
Important: Applications submitted directly through SEEK won’t be considered. Please lodge your application via – City of Clarence.
For a more detailed chat about the position, please call Jill Harvey, (Rosny Early Learning Centre – Director) on 6217 9588.
We’re dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and we actively support their participation as valued members of our community.
Council has zero tolerance for child or youth abuse and harm. We prioritise safety in every interaction and report any conduct of concern. You can read more in our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.
To be offered this position, you’ll need to complete and satisfactorily pass a pre-employment assessment process. This includes (but isn’t limited to) a WWVP check, conviction checks, identification checks, and checks relating to any prior disciplinary action.
We’re also an equal opportunity employer and a smoke-free workplace. Please note that random alcohol and drug testing forms part of employment with Clarence City Council.
Applications close at 9.00am on Thursday, 12 June 2026.
