About Us:

We are a family-owned group who believe in supporting our Co-workers in the best possible way, so that they can perform and enjoy their role as leader, teacher, educator, cook or caregiver. We believe that it starts with us! By living our values, together we are co-creating the foundation for life-long learning and every Co-worker plays a key role, contributing to our purpose and community.

The Role:

Our kitchen and food offer are an integral part of our service, and our Cook is the star of the show! Their role goes beyond meal preparation - they contribute to the centre's overall atmosphere by creating a warm, nurturing environment through food, sharing their knowledge on healthy eating for wellbeing, and greeting our Children, Families and Co-workers. The successful candidate will be passionate about providing high quality and nutritious meals for the children in the centre, with an in-depth knowledge of the food health and safety eating guidelines.

The role will be part-time and required to work a five-day week, Monday - Friday.

If you have an Early Childhood Qualification there are opportunities to extend your hours by being involved in a wider centre role.

The responsibilities:

• Prepare nutritionally balanced meals (Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea) for children up to 5 years of age.
• Take into consideration individual dietary needs and allergies
• A thorough understanding of the food safety program
• Ensuring health and safety guidelines are adhered to by maintaining all documentation to the highest standard.
• Ordering food, shopping and coordinating food deliveries
• Contribute to creating menus
• Cleaning and maintaining the kitchen area each day
• Providing education about nutrition by engaging with all children and building positive relationship
• Supporting the development of healthy eating habits
• Have good time management and enjoy working independently and as a part of team.

Skills and experience

To be considered for this role, you will require:

• Minimum two year experience in similar role (desired).
• A Certificate in food handling and hygiene
• A current First Aid Certificate or a willingness to be trained
• Working with Children Check or a willingness to obtain one
• Flexibility and openness to new ideas.
• An Early Childhood Qualification would be an advantage

Benefits and perks

• You'll be working with a management team who will value your opinion and input
• Discount on childcare gap fees
• Friendly and supportive team with local support office.
• Part of a larger group to share and learn from each other.
• We encourage our Co-workers to bring "their unique you" every day!

• Prepare nutritionally balanced meals (Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea) for children up to 5 years of age.
• Take into consideration individual dietary needs and allergies
• A thorough understanding of the food safety program
• Ensuring health and safety guidelines are adhered to by maintaining all documentation to the highest standard.
• Ordering food, shopping and coordinating food deliveries
• Contribute to creating menus
• Cleaning and maintaining the kitchen area each day
• Providing education about nutrition by engaging with all children and building positive relationship
• Supporting the development of healthy eating habits
• Have good time management and enjoy working independently and as a part of team.

• A Certificate in food handling and hygiene
• A current First Aid Certificate or a willingness to be trained
• Working with Children Check or a willingness to obtain one
• Flexibility and openness to new ideas.
• Good time management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Minimum two year experience in similar role (desired).
• A Certificate in food handling and hygiene
• A current First Aid Certificate or a willingness to be trained
• Working with Children Check or a willingness to obtain one
• An Early Childhood Qualification would be an advantage