Job Description

Cook

Sarana Early Childhood Education and Care Centre

We are seeking a qualified Cook to work part-time (one day per week) at our Saranna Early
Childhood and Care Centre SECECC.

The role of Cook will support the Childcare team to plan, order, cook and provide a nutritious and age-appropriate daily menu for children from 6 weeks – 5 years. To ensure the implementation and monitoring of the Food Safety Program in line with laws and regulations ensuring the safe delivery of food to all children.

The position is offered as one day per week, working each Wednesday and the opportunity to
cover staff leave.

Position is level 3 $34.43 per hour (plus a 3% increase from April 2026), plus superannuation and salary packaging option.

SECECC is a unique service situated on the 32-acre property of the Rick Hammersley Centre Therapeutic Community in Cullacabardee (10 minutes from Ellenbrook). With a qualified team of workers, SECECC encourages every child to grow, learn, and develop at their own pace. Our educational programs provide supportive, active learning through flexible play with a focus on building the strengths of individual children.

What we offer you. 

• Above award rates of pay and generous salary packaging options
  available.   
• 12 day Personal Leave PLUS two additional days per annum – “My Day” leave (pro-rata basis).
• Five weeks annual leave (pro-rata basis).
• Annual training allowance. 
• Uniform supplied
• Professional team. Rewarding team culture with flexible working conditions. 
• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected by alcohol & other drugs.     
• Comprehensive orientation and induction.  

To be appointed / successful in this role you will require the following key qualifications, skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in planning, budgeting and preparing food in a childcare setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of food hygiene and the Food Safety program.
• Food Safety training/certificate.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to relate well to children and their parents.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Current WWC, National Police Clearance, and full work rights to work in Australia.

How to apply:

If this sounds like the role for you, and to be considered for the role, you MUST apply through seek website and only direct questions to Corina. Please send your application should include

•  current resume, including two referees. 
• cover letter stating your suitability for the role in no more than two pages. 

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this role and this opportunity will close when the position has been filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please contact Corina Barrett at cbarrett@cyrenianhouse.com

Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap.

Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.