Child Care Cook
- Permanent part-time, 5 days (20 hours per week)
- Permanent salary range of $33.72 to $36.50 per hour (depending on skills and experience) + 12% superannuation
- Professional Development Opportunities
About us:
We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let’s get something started!
About the role:
Education and Care Services is responsible for the delivery of professional, high quality child care services and educational programs in the Campbelltown local government area. We provide care to children aged 0-12 years and operate according to Early Childhood Education and Care National Regulations and the National Quality Standards and Framework.
We are currently seeking multiple Child Care Cooks who will be responsible for planning and providing nutritionally balanced menus for children in care, maintaining a safe and hygienic kitchen environment and monitoring stock control and adhering to budget requirements.
Positions available;
- Multiple Permanent part-time opportunities, 20 hours per week
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:
- Knowledge of nutritional requirements for children 0-12 years.
- Statement of Attainment or course in Nutrition and Menu Planning and Safe Food Handling.
- Knowledge of hygienic cooking practices.
- Knowledge of dietary, nutritional, cultural requirements of children including allergies and food intolerances.
- Ability to work as a cooperative team member.
- Time management skills and the ability to organise work effectively.
- Commitment to a customer focused service.
- A cleared Working with Children Check.
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Child Safe Certificate
- Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism. It is through respect, integrity and teamwork that we build trust and create optimism for Campbelltown’s future.
As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you will receive the following current benefits:
- Permanent part-time, 20 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm)
- Salary from $33.72 to $36.50 per hour + 11% superannuation
- Flexible work arrangements
- Generous leave provisions
- Generous professional development opportunities
- Fortnightly pay
- Uniform Provided
Key contact: For further information on this position, please contact Anne O’Neill, Coordinator Education and Care Services on 4645 4443.
Applications close: Sunday 9 August 2026
Sound like you? Apply now!
Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
Campbelltown City Council is committed to being a child-safe organisation that acts in the best interests of children and young people in our community, ensuring they are safe, respected, listened to and empowered. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and respond to all allegations seriously, promptly and in line with our policies and procedures. We implement Child Safe Standards and provide safe, supportive environments that protect children and young people from harm, while encouraging them to participate in decisions that affect them and to share concerns. We aim to create inclusive spaces for all children, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children who identify as LGBTIQA+, and children with disability. Through ongoing education, clear reporting processes and continuous improvement of our practices, we promote a strong culture of child safety and expect all staff, families and community members to uphold and contribute to this shared responsibility. Employees of Campbelltown City Council are expected to demonstrate child safe behaviours in the course of their work.
