Child Care Cook
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 24 November 2026
Position Classification: Cook Gde B
Remuneration: 63367.22 - 63367.22 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 25
Requisition ID: REQ655362
Location: Westmead
Applications close: Midnight on 19 April 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Suzanne Dearling on Suzanne.Dearling@health.nsw.gov.au
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
Join Our Team! Child Care Centre Cook Wanted
Are you passionate about cooking and enjoy working with children? We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and energetic cook to join our team at our vibrant Child Care Centre. This part-time role offers a fantastic work-life balance and would suit someone semi-retired or seeking flexible daytime hours.
What You’ll Do:
- Prepare nutritious, balanced meals and snacks for 40 children per day from 0-5 years of age
- Follow food safety and hygiene guidelines to ensure a clean and safe kitchen environment.
- Work closely with the team to accommodate dietary requirements, needs and preferences.
Help promote healthy eating habits in an engaging and fun way.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Experience in cooking, particularly in a childcare or educational setting (preferred but not essential).
- A love for cooking nutritious meals and a passion for supporting children’s health and wellbeing.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively.
- Friendly, positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Why Join Us?
- A supportive, caring environment where you can truly make a difference.
- A balanced work schedule with weekends off!
- Opportunities for professional development.
If you’re looking to make an impact while doing something you love, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply Now to join our team and help nourish the next generation!
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
Responses to the questions below:
- Demonstrated knowledge of childhood nutrition and menu planning for children in an early childhood education service.
- Demonstrated knowledge of H.A.C.C.P. guidelines and relevant Australian Dietary Guidelines
- Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including dealing with people from various backgrounds in relation to dietary and cultural issues
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain good working relationships.
- Demonstrated experience working in a team environment and being able to work with minimal supervision
- Communicating effectively with a range of key stakeholders
- Managing time and prioritising issues
- Demonstrated understanding of National Quality Framework
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary part time vacancies
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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