About the Organisation

Barnardos Australia is one of Australia’s leading children’s social care agencies, focused on building relationships between children, young people, their families and the community. Over the next 5 years, Barnardos commits to supporting more vulnerable children to thrive through effective evidence-informed and research-based programs.

About the Role

Barnardos are looking for a part-time (30 hours) permanent Cook for the Barnardos Early Learning Centre based in Ultimo, Sydney. Reporting to the Centre Director, the Cook will be responsible for:

• Planning and preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children aged between 2 years to 6 years old
• Cooking for 40 children attending the Service
• Catering for various dietary requirements and allergies

About You

To be successful in the Cook role, you will ideally have;

• A current Food Handling and Nutrition certificate
• Understanding of the National Quality Standard 2.1 - Health
• Experience working as a cook in a childcare centre or similar
• Experience creating meals to cater for dietary requirements and allergies
• Sound knowledge of Food Standards Code and Food Act 2003 including safe hygiene practices

Applicants from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background are strongly encouraged to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff are further supported by the Aboriginal Cultural Unit (ACU) and Barnardos Indigenous Group (BIG) to meet their cultural needs within the organisation. For more information on how Barnardos support Aboriginal staff wanting to work for Barnardos please get in touch.

Benefits of Working for Barnardos

Our benefits include flexible working arrangements, cultural leave, a day off during NAIDOC week, additional annual leave during Christmas/New Year break, volunteer opportunities at community events and many more.

Hourly rate: $27.00. Salary packaging available to receive $15,860 of your salary tax free.

To be considered for roles with Barnardos you will need to have (or be willing to have conducted) a National Police Clearance and current Working with Children check Clearance (or APP number) and for the ACT a Drivers History Check, Working with Vulnerable People Card and CYPS Check.

Expressions of interest

To register your interest hit APPLY NOW and submit your Resume. Please note adverts will expire once we receive enough suitable applications. For a confidential discussion please call Zoe Banbury on 02 9218 2346.