Casual Early Childhood Educator Term 4 2026

Santa Sabina College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

KU Union is seeking a part-time Cook for the Early Childhood Centre in Darlington. The role runs 8am–2:30pm, Monday to Friday, on a permanent part-time basis, with an unpaid meal break. You will share your knowledge of food and nutrition with children aged 6 weeks to 5 years in a welcoming and nurturing setting.

KU Union emphasizes a supportive workplace culture and opportunities for professional learning within a close-knit team located near Sydney University and Redfern Station.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing meals for young children (6 weeks to 5 years).

Responsibilities

• Cook meals and snacks for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years according to menu and nutrition guidelines.
• Support a safe, clean kitchen environment and food handling practices.

Skills

Food preparation

Job description

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

Posted 4 days ago

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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.

Theserviceoffers 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