Blacktown City Council Hiring for Child Care Cooks Job at Blacktown Full Time

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

Blacktown City Council owns and operates a childcare business, Kids’ Early Learning, with a portfolio of 26 child care centres and over 70 family day care educators.

Kids’ Early Learning has approximately 300 full-time, part-time and casual staff and operates throughout the Blacktown local government area, serving over 1700 families and providing care and learning needs for their children.

This position is responsible, in consultation with the Director, for ensuring the provision of nutritional meals to children attending the Centre.

We are seeking to fill 1 x permanent, part-time position, 2 x term contract, part-time positions (up to 12 months) and various casual positions.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Completion of an accredited course in safe food handling
• Working with Children Check number.

Desirable:

• Experience in cooking for large numbers and be aware of dietary requirements of young children
• Certificate in commercial cookery and/or completion of an accredited course/s in nutrition and menu planning
• Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations
• Computer literate
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Current class C driver’s licence.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,028.40 per week, pro-rata
• 25 hour working week (Permanent and temporary positions)
• An hourly rate applies at $27.0632 (Grade 3, entry level) plus 25% casual loading and penalty rates apply for weekend shifts (Casual positions).
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 10% employer superannuation contribution payable to Active Superannuation Scheme, Fitness Passport and gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

This position has been identified as child-related work, in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013. Therefore, your application must include a Working with Children Check (WWCC) number. For further information, go to www.newcheck.kids.nsw.gov.au.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

Please note being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is a requirement prior to commencement and throughout ongoing employment with Blacktown City Council.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Closing Date: Friday 17 June 2022, 11.30 pm

Contact Officer: Rebecca Cooper on 9839 6868

INTERNAL REF: BCC981, BCC1015 and BCC959