Orange City Council

Cook Spring Street

Weekly Hours: 25 (Monday to Friday)
Hourly Rate: $29.81 - $32.49
(plus allowances and superannuation)

View the full Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on Council's website)

Orange City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that is dedicated to respecting children and young people. We prioritise their voices and views and we are committed to taking proactive measures to keep children safe at all times.

About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

What will you be doing?

As Cook at the Spring Street Preschool and Early Education Centre you will be responsible for planning and providing nutritious and varied meals, including snacks, for children attending the centre within a set budget, taking into account dietary and cultural requirements, Food Safety Standards, and Work Health and Safety Standards.

What’s in it for you?

• 50% Off Childcare Gap Fee at Council Services
• Time off across the Christmas/New Year period of at least 2 weeks
• Paid staff meetings
• Free access to EAP services for you and your family for mental health support
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• A range of in-house and external training opportunities
• Professional career development opportunities
• Salary Packaging available including novated leasing.
• Uniform allowance

So what do you need?

• Experience in development of a menu as well as preparation and delivery of meals
• Appropriate Food, Safety and Nutrition qualifications through a recognised training organisation
• Food Safety Supervisors Certificate
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory Criminal History Check
• Working with Children Check (Or ability to obtain before starting)

Please note that Council does not offer visa sponsorship.

Interested?

If you are interested, please click Apply. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact Coordinator – Spring Street, Kelly Liang on (02) 6393 8790.

Applications close Sunday 5 January 2025.

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.