Cook - Outside School Hours Care

Cook - OSHC Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School

In this role you will be responsible for providing healthy, fresh, diverse and wholesome menu catering for up to 180 children per day.

The right candidate will need to have:

• Current Ochre Card

• National Police Check

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or higher)

• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

• Qualifications in Safe Food Handling and Preparation

• Able to design and implement seasonal, nutritionally balanced menus that align with ECEC guidelines (such as Australian Dietary Guidelines)

• Can identify and strictly cater to children with allergies, food intolerances, and specific cultural or religious dietary requirements

• Maintain a spotless, hygienic kitchen that meets local government health and food safety auditing standards. this includes properly storing food, rotating stock, and maintaining safety logs

• Track ingredient stock, manage the kitchen budget, and order necessary food supplies in a cost-effective manner

• Communicate with Centre Directors, educators, and families about menus and nutrition - cooks often assist educators in facilitating hands-on cooking experiences for the children

• Excellent time management skills, be able to work to a schedule

• Have good written, verbal communication skills and computer skills

• Able to work with a diverse team

• Have a great imagination, creative thinking and a can-do attitude

This is a part-time role working Monday-Friday, 25 hours a week.

The above position requires a commitment to working within the Catholic Ethos and building positive relationships with Students and staff.

All enquiries can bee directed to: OSHC Assistant Director

Applications should include a Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae, and be emailed to cat••••••••••••••••@nt.catholic.edu.au

Applications close: June 25th 2026