Chef/Cook - Childcare

Climbing Ladders Early Learning and Montessori Centre; The Hills; Vor Ort; AUD 55.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Climbing Ladders Early Learning and Montessori Centre – Kellyville NSW is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Cook/Chef to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for children from 6 weeks to 6 years. You will work Monday–Friday 8am–4pm, implementing rotating menus and ensuring food safety.

Ideal candidates have cooking experience in childcare or commercial kitchens, knowledge of allergy management, and hold a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, First Aid, and WWCC (or willingness to obtain).

Qualifikationen

• Experience in cooking for childcare or similar settings is preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and allergy management is required.
• Certified Food Safety Supervisor, First Aid, and WWCC (or willingness to obtain) is necessary.

Aufgaben

• Prepare fresh, nutritious meals for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
• Follow rotating menus for morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea.
• Cater for allergies, dietary requirements, and cultural needs.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene and storage standards.
• Manage food ordering within budget and coordinate deliveries.
• Collaborate with Centre Manager on menu planning.
• Engage positively with children and staff throughout the day.

Kenntnisse

Cooking / food prep

Food safety & allergy management

Organisation & reliability

Child nutrition awareness

Ausbildung

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

First Aid

Working With Children Check

Jobbeschreibung

Climbing Ladders Early Learning and Montessori Centre – Kellyville NSW

We are a privately owned, family-run early childhood organisation providing high-quality education and care in a safe and nurturing environment.

We are seeking aFull-Time Cook/Chefto join our North Kellyville Centre and prepare fresh, nutritious meals for children aged between 6 weeks to 6 years.

About the Role

• Full-time position, Monday-Friday (8am to 4pm)
• Prepare morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea using a rotating menu
• Cater for allergies, dietary requirements, and cultural needs
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and storage standards
• Manage food ordering within budget and receive deliveries
• Work with the Centre Manager on menu planning
• Engage positively with children and staff throughout the day

About You

• Experience in cooking, hospitality, or commercial kitchen environments (childcare experience desirable)
• Knowledge of food safety and allergy management
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, First Aid, and Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Organised, reliable, and passionate about child nutrition and wellbeing

Competitive full-time salary

Our Commitment

We are committed to child safety, thorough screening processes, and maintaining a strong child-safe culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds.