Child Care Cook/ Cert III

Wiggles and Giggles Childcare Centre; Dural; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiggles and Giggles Childcare Centre in Dural NSW is seeking an experienced cook to join our team. The role involves planning menus, cooking nutritious meals for 50+ children, and managing weekly orders within budget.

Applicants should have a hospitality or commercial cookery qualification, First Aid (CPR, Asthma, Anaphylaxis), a Working with Children Check, and Food Safety certifications. Australian work rights required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar cook 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

Education

Hospitality or commercial cookery qualification

Early Childhood Education qualification (desirable)

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!