Casual Early Childhood Educator (Certificate Iii)

Educore Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual pay increases

Parental leave up to 15 weeks

Employee discounts

Salary packaging options

Job summary

KU Union is located on the edge of Sydney University and within walking distance from Redfern Station. The service offers a welcoming space where children explore through creative activities, including cooking.

We are seeking a Cook to join our team, working 8am - 2:30pm, Monday to Friday, on a permanent part-time basis, to prepare meals for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years and support educators with learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Hold or be willing to obtain a NSW Working with Children Check.
• Have a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
• Provide two professional references from supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen on a day-to-day basis with a focus on health and safety.
• Plan and prepare nutritious menus from scratch for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Order stock from preferred suppliers and manage inventory.
• Assist educators in small group experiences and cooking activities.
• Ensure compliance with dietary requirements and food safety standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Nutrition awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

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Early Childhood Centre Cook | KU Union (Darlington) - Permanent Part Time

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About KU Children's Services

KU has been proudly recognised as an Employer of Choice for 10 consecutive years. This recognition reflects a workplace culture where people are supported to thrive, innovate and build meaningful, long ‑term careers through investment in their future.

KU is our place, where we all belong. A safe, calm community of children, families and educators. Side by side, we explore the world through many cultures and perspectives. KU children learn it’s OK to be different, and that we can all be different, together.

We are proud to say that 95% of KU employees agree that we live our values!

About the KU Difference

Along with coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues and a well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplace, KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including:

• Generous annual pay increases
• 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff (pro rata)
• 20% employee discount of CCS Gap Fee within a KU Service
• Up to 15 weeks of KU paid parental leave
• Access to variety of salary packaging options
• Access to KU Plus - an extensive Employee Benefits Program with access to discounts & cashback from over 400 retailers
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing portal - KU endorses a focus on holistic staff wellness
• Access to FREE professional learning - check out our learning hub
• An inclusive culture with a shared vision

About The Service

KU Union is located on the edge of Sydney University and within walking distance from Redfern Station.

The service offers a welcoming and nurturing space where each child is immersed in a rich tapestry of educationally interactive experiences – including art, craft, literacy, numeracy, music, dance, song, games, stories & cooking.

The team are proud to have a special interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture which is incorporated into their program.

About The Role

On offer is a role that will see you working 8am - 2:30pm (including an unpaid meal break), Monday to Friday on a permanent part-time basis.

We are looking for someone who is excited to share their skills and knowledge of food and nutrition with children between 6 weeks and 5 years old. This would suit someone who is confident in preparing meals from scratch, keeping in mind all dietary requirement and is looking to become a key part of our team.

Duties include:

• Managing the kitchen on a day-to-day basis
• Ensuring health and safety are always maintained at a very high standard
• Planning and preparing nutritious menus from scratch
• Ordering of stock (from preferred suppliers of fruit, vegetables, and groceries)
• Assisting educators in small group experiences with the children and introducing the wonderful world of cooking

About The Criteria

Along with a commitment to cooking healthy and nutritious meals, it is essential you:

• Are available to work Monday to Friday, 8am – 2:30pm
• Hold or be willing to obtain a valid NSW Employee Working with Children Check
• Hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• Have work rights that enable you to work in Australia
• Can provide two professional references from supervisors
• Are willing to complete a fitness for duties medical assessment

For inquiries, please contact Melissa Gomez-Gaviria, People Services Partner, via (please note applications are not accepted via this email).

KU is committed to social justice and human rights, inclusion and diversity, and equal employment opportunity. We recognise the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and promote their participation at KU.KU Children’s Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children.