Cook – Acacia Early Education and Care Centre

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• Do you think about the impact you'd like to have in your career?
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• A welcoming and supportive environment

Community Services #1 is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting people and families in the ACT and surrounding NSW regions. With over 200 employees and volunteers, we deliver programs that address community needs and foster a sense of belonging.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cook to fill a position at our Acacia Early Learning and Care Center located in Barton, catering to children 6 weeks to 6 years old.

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing a kitchen food budget and cooking delicious, nutritious meals for children, including those with special dietary requirements.

About the role:

Cook

• Implement the menu on a weekly basis; with four-week rotations, taking into consideration Community Services#1's Food and Nutrition policy.
• Organise orders for buying bulk food, as well as weekly and daily shopping for fresh food. Be responsible for maintaining and ordering kitchen supplies.
• Check the accuracy and freshness of food deliveries made to the centre and ensure all foods are stored correctly (as per Food Safety Plan).
• Consult with families and guardians regarding their children's special diets, foods and allergies.

About you:

• To be considered for this role, you'll hold, or be working towards, a Certificate 3 Commercial Cookery (or ACECQA approved equivalent). If you are part-way through completing your studies, CS#1 is happy to consider you.
• You must be able to communicate positively and effectively with children and their families, delivering stimulating educational programs based on the needs and interests of the children in your care.
• Most importantly, you will be a caring, positive, and nurturing individual passionate about the growth and development of young children.
• This role will see you building strong relationships with our educators, the children in our care and their families. This will ensure that we continue providing quality services and that our children are set up for a bright and successful future.

Other Requirements:

• Food Handling/Food Safety Certificates
• Hold unrestricted Working with Vulnerable People Card
• National Police Check
• Drivers Licence

What we offer:

• Hourly rate: $29.53per hour plus superannuation, Monday to Friday –7:30am-1:30pm (55 hrs fortnight).
• Benefits:Employee wellbeing programs, flu vaccinations, free parking and professional development opportunities, salary packaging, paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• Safe Environment:Our proactive safety culture ensures a secure and supportive workplace for all.
• Meaningful Work:Be part of a team dedicated to creating positive and lasting impacts in the community.
• Salary Packaging: We offer a range of competitive salary packaging benefits that can provide a variety of tax benefits to you including the ability to salary sacrifice your mortgage, rent, meals and accommodation, superannuation, novated leases and associate leases.

Apply now to make a meaningful difference
Email your resume and cover letter to cs1recruitment@communityservices1.org.

Shortlisting and interviews are happening soon, so don't miss out

Need More Info?
Contact Jolly (People and Culture) on 02 6126 4717.

Acknowledgement of Country:
Community Services #1 acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, work, live and play. We honour their continuous connection to country, water, sky, and communities. We celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, traditions and living cultures and pay our respects to elders past and present.[/vc_column_text][tm-btn title="Position Descritpion" align="left" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fcommunityservices1.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2F8.-Cook-1.pdf|target:_blank"][/vc_column][/vc_row]