Casual Cook: Fresh Kids’ Meals at Early Learning Centres

Oz Education; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Staff parking

Career development opportunities

Family-owned business

Job summary

Oz Education Auburn/Guildford/Lidcombe is seeking a casual cook to support multiple centres from Monday to Friday, delivering fresh, child-friendly meals while adhering to nutrition guidelines. The role offers uniform provision, staff parking, and ongoing professional development within a family-owned, supportive environment.

Key duties include planning menus for early childhood, managing online food orders, preparing and serving meals and snacks, and maintaining high kitchen hygiene in line

Qualifications

• Valid Working with Children Check.
• National Police Check.
• Ability to work without sponsorship.
• Understanding of early childhood nutrition and dietary guidelines.
• Ability to plan menus for early childhood.
• Knowledge of ingredients and substitutes for allergies and dietary needs.
• Manage food ordering and kitchen supplies online (e.g., Woolworths).
• Coordinate and prepare food for centre events.
• Understand correct food handling and kitchen hygiene per regulations.
• Prepare, cook and serve meals and snacks for children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and snacks for children.
• Plan menus suitable for early childhood nutrition.
• Coordinate and place food orders online.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and safety.
• Assist with centre events and related cooking duties.

Skills

Food prep

Menu planning

Nutrition basics

Allergy awareness

Food ordering

Kitchen hygiene

Tools

Online ordering platforms

Job description

Oz Education Auburn/Guildford/Lidcombe is seeking a casual cook to support multiple centres from Monday to Friday, delivering fresh, child-friendly meals while adhering to nutrition guidelines. The role offers uniform provision, staff parking, and ongoing professional development within a family-owned, supportive environment.

Key duties include planning menus for early childhood, managing online food orders, preparing and serving meals and snacks, and maintaining high kitchen hygiene in line