Job Description

Childcare Cook – Hazelwood Early Childhood Centre

Part-Time | Immediate Start
Hazelbrook,NSW

Join a Purpose-Driven Early Childhood Team

Hazelwood Early Childhood Centre is looking for a dedicated and experienced Childcare Cook to join our warm and supportive team.

This part-time role is perfect for someone who is passionate about preparing nutritious, delicious meals for young children and understands the importance of safe food handling, dietary requirements, and allergy management.

You’ll play an important role in supporting children’s wellbeing by creating healthy meals in a nurturing early learning environment.

About Connect Children and Families

Connect Children and Families is a not-for-profit organisation supporting communities across the Blue Mountains, Lithgow, Hawkesbury, and Western Sydney.

Our values guide everything we do - we tune in, connect, and are kind. We strive for social justice, walk together, and celebrate every child.

About Hazelwood ECC

Hazelwood ECC is part of Connect Children and Families and specialises exclusively in education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 3 years, offering a research-informed, relationship-based early learning program.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Planning and preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children
• Managing dietary requirements, allergies, and food preferences safely
• Working closely with educators and families to support children’s individual needs
• Maintaining accurate allergy and dietary records
• Preventing cross-contamination and ensuring safe food preparation practices
• Ordering kitchen stock and ensuring food is stored correctly
• Maintaining cleanliness and compliance with food safety regulations
• Providing guidance around food allergy management and safe meal practices

What You’ll Need

• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally in childcare, aged care, or hospitality
• Food Handling and Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and allergy management
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues, children and families.
• A genuine passion for cooking healthy meals for children,while ensuring their safety and well-being

What We Offer

Competitive Pay - Approx. 15% above Award rates through the ECEC Worker Retention Payment

Paid Team Meetings - Your time matters - meetings are paid

Wellbeing Support - Additional wellbeing leave and increased salary packaging options as a not-for-profit organisation

Supportive Team Culture - Work in a collaborative, inclusive environment with purpose-designed learning spaces

Why Join Connect?

We’re committed to creating safe, connected communities where children and families thrive.

Connect is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to building a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Childcare Cook looking for a rewarding opportunity to work close to home and make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today for an immediate start.