Cook - Early Learning Centre

Cook - New Campbelltown Early Learning Centre

About the role:

As we proudly approach the opening of our brand-new, ultra-modern Early Learning Centre in Campbelltown, we have a permanent-part-time opportunity for a qualified cook to play a foundational role in establishing this centre!

This role will see you working Monday to Friday for up to 55 hours per fortnight.

What you'll be doing:

As the ELC Cook of a centre offering long day care and preschool programs for children aged 2-5 years, your role will consist of:

• Supporting children's health and wellbeing by preparing nutritious, high-quality meals and snacks.
• Maintaining strong food safety and hygiene standards.
• Diligently adhering to child allergy & dietary action plans.
• Preparing meal plans and ingredient orders.
• Working closely with the Centre Director and Educators.
• Creating positive mealtime experiences in a warm, inclusive environment.

What we offer you:

• $26.93 to $29.45 per hour depending on your qualification and experience
• Up to $18,550 tax-free not-for-profit salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Access to Fitness Passport for discounted gym memberships
• 3 additional days leave at Christmas
• Annual Leave Loading
• 15 days Personal Leave
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• A fantastic opportunity to grow your experience!

What You Bring to the Role:

• Certificate III in Food Handling or equivalent qualification (desired, not essential) or relevant experience.
• Valid certifications including First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis, and Child Protection Training or willingness to obtain.
• A current NSW Working with Children Check.
• Experience preparing nutritious meals and managing kitchen operations in early childhood, education, health or community settings.
• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation, hygiene standards and allergy management requirements.
• Excellent organisation, communication and time management skills, including stock control and ordering.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• A strong commitment to child safety, wellbeing and inclusive, culturally responsive practices.

Closing Date: Thursday 10 September 2026 at 9:00am.

For further information about the role, please contact Faith Soo - ELC Director via e: ******@catholiccare.dow.org.au

Applications are reviewed as they are received and candidates may be contacted prior to the closing date. We encourage you to apply early!

CatholicCare Wollongong is committed to equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. All employees are subject to probity and pre-employment checks.

CatholicCare is strongly committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people, and to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. Applicants are thoroughly screened prior to employment.