SDN - Casual Cook

• Casual childcare cook opportunities to start ASAP
• Competitive pay conditions including WRP
• Plan, prepare and provide nutritious meals that support children's health

 
Join SDN’s casual pool! We’re seeking reliable, experienced cooks for flexible shifts across our Sydney Metro early childhood centres.

About The Role

Do you have experience as a cook and a passion for creating nutritious, engaging meals for children? Join our Early Education and Care Centre team!

In this role, you will plan and prepare fresh, healthy meals that support children’s wellbeing, including those with special needs. Flexibility is key, as mealtimes and preferences may vary, and children may require food at different times throughout the day. We’re seeking casual cooks who can adapt confidently and put children’s needs first.

This will include:

• Preparation and serving of food and drink to children attending the centre in line with the centre’s program
• Planning and implementing a nutritionally balanced menu guided by best practice
• Ensure all allergies and cultural requirements are catered for as well as supporting children with food sensitives and preferences
• Ensure daily cleaning of all kitchen utensils, crockery, cutlery and appliances
• Perform any other duties as requested by your manager consistent with the position
  

About You:

You will have experience and skills in the following:

• Experience as a Chef/Cook, ideally in childcare, school, or similar environment
• Completion of Commercial Cookery basic training course or equivalent
• Basic training in safe food handling and hygienic practices
• Current Working with Children’s Check (NSW) (or willingness to obtain)
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Flexible and well organised
  

What is on offer:

• Above award pay and conditions
• Discounted childcare fees & priority placement for your children
• Professional training and development to support you to continue to learn and grow
• Generous leave entitlements
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Other benefits can be seen here: Why work for SDN?
  

 

About SDN

 

SDN Children’s Services is a respected not-for-profit organisation that has been providing quality services for children and families for 120 years.

Our purpose is to promote and enhance children’s wellbeing, learning and development in inclusive environments; and our vision is for an equitable world where all children thrive. We pride ourselves on creating a unique village where all children, families and staff belong.

You can find out more about us on the SDN website.

 

SDN Children’s Services is committed to being a child-safe organisation, prioritising the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks including Working with Children Check (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People (ACT).

SDN Children's Services welcomes and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

 

If you are passionate about working together to create better outcomes for children, young people, and families, we would love to hear from you!