Centre Cook: Fresh, Nutritious Meals for Kids

Arkie Early Education Centres; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Arkie Five Dock NSW is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Centre Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for children aged 0–6 years in a brand-new early learning centre. You’ll help foster healthy food experiences, introduce new flavours, and bring creativity to cooking activities with educators and children.

You will follow menus, accommodate dietary needs, maintain a clean kitchen, and support classroom cooking experiences as part of a collaborative team focused on child health and development.

Formación

• Experience as a cook, preferably in an early childhood or childcare setting.
• Holds a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willing to obtain one).
• Has a sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.
• Is organised, reliable and able to manage their time effectively.
• Takes pride in preparing nutritious, appealing and delicious meals.
• Has a creative side and enjoys coming up with new food and cooking ideas.
• Is happy to engage with children and share their love of cooking.
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
• Brings a positive attitude, initiative and a genuine passion for what they do.
• Holds GECKKO Certificates 1 and 2.

Responsabilidades

• Preparing fresh, nutritious meals and snacks for children each day.
• Following established menus and dietary requirements.
• Catering for allergies, intolerances and individual dietary needs.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen.
• Following food safety standards and safe food handling practices.
• Managing kitchen stock, ordering and food supplies.
• Working collaboratively with educators and management.
• Supporting occasional classroom cooking experiences and food-based learning opportunities.

Conocimientos

Cooking

Food Safety

Allergen management

Time management

Teamwork

Creativity

Educación

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

GECKKO Child Safety training Certificates 1 and 2

Descripción del empleo

Arkie Five Dock NSW is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Centre Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for children aged 0–6 years in a brand-new early learning centre. You’ll help foster healthy food experiences, introduce new flavours, and bring creativity to cooking activities with educators and children.

You will follow menus, accommodate dietary needs, maintain a clean kitchen, and support classroom cooking experiences as part of a collaborative team focused on child health and development.