Cook

1 week ago

Bankstown, Australia City of Canterbury Bankstown Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Here at CBCity
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Councils in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 29 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents.

The Role
You will provide nutritional meals that meet dietary needs for all the children in the Punchbowl Children's Centre.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

  • Ensure the Customer Experience is delivered in line with the Centres Customer Service Charter
  • Prepare menus using the nutrition checklist for menu planning and reviewed by NSW Health
  • Communicate with Centre Director regarding menu planning
  • Display menus for families in a timely manner
  • Plan menus for children's meals that meet nutritional standards and dietary requriements
  • Order sufficient food/ingredients for all children in the centre and monitor waste
  • Follow food safety guidelines to preapare meals for children
  • Be aware of allergies & anaphylaxis.
  • For a full list of duties, click HERE to review the position description.

You will have:

  • Current Food Handling Certificate
  • All current and relevant food handling/food safety training and hygeince practices
  • Working with Children Check
  • Enthusiasm, initiative and an ability to work autonomously and within a team.
  • Experience in preparation of meals for large numbers of people
  • Sound knowledge of Food Handling
  • Sound knowledge of Australian Dietary Guidelines.

The salary range for this opportunity commences at
$62,026 pro-rata (Grade B, Step % super.
Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

What's On Offer

  • Permanent Part-time position (Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 2:30 pm)
  • Punchbowl location
  • Conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
  • Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
  • An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
  • Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact
Nadine Banoub (Director Children's Centre) at
You will need to submit your application via the 'Apply Now' button and create a login using your email address and upload a:

  • Resume; and
  • Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Monday, 6 October 2025
CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.

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