Casual Cooks for Child Care - Above Award

Work Initiatives; Randwick; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling via app

Same-day pay option

Discounts on groceries, food delivery,

Support through onboarding

Job summary

Randstad is seeking Casual Cooks to work in childcare settings across Sydney. You will prepare up to three meals per day for groups of children and may assist with menu planning and nutrition guidance.

The role offers flexible scheduling via our app and no weekend or late shifts, with casual work across multiple locations. Ideal candidates have a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent), allergen awareness, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent (highly desirable).
• Experience cooking in childcare, aged care or hospitals.
• Allergen aware and able to meet dietary, cultural and nutritional needs of children.
• Available a minimum of 2 shifts per week.
• Willingness to travel to different locations around your area.
• Australian work rights and willingness to gain your state-based Working with Children Card.
• First Aid certificate is highly regarded by some clients.
• Committed to Child Safeguarding and understanding of Mandatory Reporting responsibilities.
• Willingness to complete mandatory national Child Safety training.
• Provide contact details of two professional referees who can speak to your work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare up to 3 meals per day for a large number of children.
• Contribute to menu planning and nutrition guidance.
• Work solo and in changing locations across Sydney suburbs.
• Manage shifts and scheduling through our app.
• Comply with safety, hygiene and child-safety requirements.

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Casual Cooks for Child Care - Above Award

Do you love cooking and meal preparation? Have you considered using your skills within a childcare environment? We have Cook roles available now across all Sydney suburbs.

A huge benefit of working as a cook / chef, within the childcare industry is no weekend work or late night shifts.

You will need to be confident working alone and in preparing up to 3 meals per day for a large number of children. In addition to cooking, your knowledge may be required in aspects of menu planning and nutrition guidance.

• Choose when and how you work, managing your schedule via our app.
• We work with providers who are extensively screened, match our people values
• We care about our cooks and are here to guide you through the application process and casual working experience.
• Awesome discounts for all our working casuals on groceries, food delivery, entertainment and more!
• As a Randstad Casual you will have the option to access your pay on the same day that you work

About you:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent (highly desirable)
• Experience cooking in childcare, aged care or hospitals
• Allergen aware as well as commitment to meet dietary, cultural and nutritional needs of children
• Available a minimum of 2 shifts per week
• Willingness to travel to different locations around your area
• Australian work rights and a willingness to gain your state based Working with Children Card
• Possession of a First Aid certificate is highly regarded by some of our clients
• Committed to Child Safeguarding and understanding of Mandatory Reporting responsibilities
• Willingness to complete mandatory national Child Safety training
• Able to provide contact details of two professional referees who have managed you and can speak to your work

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.