Centre Cook | Brand New Centre!

Gowrie NSW; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted child-care fees(Up to 50%)

Employee referral bonus for referrals

Monthly and annual reward program

Job summary

Gowrie NSW Audrey (St Leonards) is seeking a passionate Cook to join our brand-new 60-place service on a permanent part-time basis. You will work 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with hours from 8:00am to 2:00pm (occasional start at 7:00am).

As a professional cook, you’ll contribute to a child-centred, safe kitchen environment and support early childhood programs. We value growth, flexibility, and ongoing learning through Gowrie NSW Education Hub and impact-focused training.

Qualifications

• Professional chef/cook with commitment to growth.
• Working with Children Check.
• Geccko Mandatory Training.

Skills

Chef/Cook

Food safety

Food preparation

Teamwork

Job description

Gowrie NSW is a proud not-for-profit early and middle childhood learning organisation established with a vision to see children thrive and amplify their contributions to the world. We achieve this vision through our services and programs for children and families and by providing leadership and professional learning opportunities to the early childhood sector. The image of children as active participants is core to our pedagogy, and we move forward with a strong focus on contemporary practice and innovation.

Job Description

Be part of something new at Gowrie NSW Audrey (St Leonards)

We're looking for a passionate Cook to join our brand-new 60 place service and play a key role from the very beginning. This is a permanent part-time opportunity, working 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with family-friendly hours that support a great work-life balance.

Your regular hours will be 8:00am to 2:00pm, with the flexibility to commence at 7:00am on occasion to meet the needs of the service.

What we can offer you at Gowrie NSW Audrey:

Fitness Passport (available to permanent employees)

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted child-care fees(Up to 50%)

Employee referral bonus for successfully referring new team members

Monthly and annual reward program and tenure incentives

Access to leadership programs, sector experts, consultants and critical friends

Dedicated resource training platform to support ongoing learning about First Nations Peoples perspectives

Generous resource provisioning for classrooms

Free professional development through Gowrie NSW Education Hub

Paid study leaveand access to scholarship programs to progress your qualifications

Up to 2 weeks closure during Christmas and New Year period

Paid breaks and RDO for Full time Staff

About you:

We are excited to welcome a professional chef/cook who is committed to growing with us. You will have:

Working with Children Check

Geccko Mandatory Training

Whether it’s your first step or the next step in your Early Childhood journey, Gowrie NSW has positions available across NSW and ACT.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

Gowrie NSW is a child safe organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and rights of children. Child safety is a shared responsibility and a priority across Gowrie NSW. We are committed to embedding a Child Safe culture through our systems, policies and processes and have zero tolerance for any form of child harm, abuse or neglect.

All appointments are subject to a cleared Working with Children Check and thorough screening. Reasonable enquiries will be made about your suitability to work with children, and you will be asked to respond to child safety questions as part of your application. All employees are expected to uphold Gowrie NSW’s child safety policies and procedures and contribute to creating a safe, secure and nurturing environment for every child in our care.