Certificate Three Educator

Wiggles and Giggles Childcare Centre; Dural; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiggles and Giggles Childcare Centre in Dural NSW is seeking an experienced cook to join our team. You will plan menus, prepare nutritious meals for 50+ children, and manage weekly orders within budget.

Applicants should have a hospitality or commercial cookery qualification, a current First Aid certificate, WWCC, food handlers certificate and Food Safety Supervisor Certificate. Prior experience in childcare cooking is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Qualification in hospitality or commercial cookery.
• First Aid certification (including CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis).
• Working with Children’s Check (or eligibility to obtain).
• Food handlers certificate and Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Understanding of food allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Right to work in Australia.
• Early Childhood Education qualification (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels and plan menus.
• Prepare and cook nutritious meals for 50+ children daily.
• Liaise with suppliers and manage weekly orders within budget.
• Accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions in menu planning.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Skills

Stock management

Menu planning

Cooking for children

Budget liaison

Education

Hospitality or commercial cookery qualification

Job description

Wiggles and Giggles Childcare Centre – Dural NSW

Wiggles and Giggles Child Care Centre in Dural is seeking an experienced, motivated, and organised cook to join our team. As a private, family-owned centre, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage stock levels and plan menus
• Prepare and cook nutritious meals for 50+ children daily
• Liaise with suppliers and manage weekly orders within budget
• Accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions in menu planning
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment

Requirements:

• Prior experience in a similar role
• Qualification in hospitality or commercial cookery
• First Aid certification (including CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis)
• Working with Children's Check (or eligibility to obtain)
• Food handlers certificate and Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Understanding of food allergies and dietary restrictions
• Right to work in Australia
• Early Childhood Education qualification (desirable)

If you're passionate about cooking and working with children, we'd love to hear from you!