Childcare Centre Cook

Maranatha Gunyah Intergenerational Learning Centre; Wellington; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team environment

Daytime hours

Training and support for childcare/FS

Job summary

Maranatha Gunyah Intergenerational Learning Centre is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children throughout the day. You will follow menus, ensure food safety and hygiene, and cater for allergies and dietary needs with care.

Join a friendly team with daytime hours and access to training and support to meet childcare and food safety requirements. WWCC and a Criminal History Check are required or to be obtained as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing meals for children is preferred.
• Knowledge of managing food allergies and dietary requirements.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures related to childcare and food safety.
• Good hygiene, cleanliness and safety practices in the kitchen.
• Willingness to obtain WWCC and Criminal History Check if not current.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children.
• Follow menus and nutritional guidelines.
• Cater safely for allergies and dietary requirements.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Assist with stock management and ordering.

Skills

Cooking for children

Food allergy knowledge

Food safety

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Willing to learn

Education

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

You will be responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious and child-friendly meals and snacks for the children at our service, while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious, balanced meals and snacks for children throughout the day
• Follow the centre's menus and nutritional guidelines
• Cater confidently and safely for food allergies, intolerances and dietary requirements
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards
• Follow safe food handling, storage and preparation procedures
• Monitor food supplies and assist with ordering and stock management
• Keep accurate records as required, including food safety and allergy documentation
• Work collaboratively with the service team to ensure children's individual dietary needs are met
• Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming kitchen environment
• Follow all centre policies and procedures relating to food safety, child safety and child protection

About you

• Enjoys cooking and takes pride in preparing meals for children
• Has knowledge and confidence in managing food allergies and dietary requirements
• Is reliable, organised and able to work independently
• Has good food hygiene and safe food‑handling practices
• Is comfortable working around young children and understands the importance of creating a safe environment
• Has a positive and friendly attitude
• Is willing to learn and follow childcare service policies and procedures
• Hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Hold a current Criminal History Check
• Hold a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, or be willing to obtain one
• Have a good understanding of food allergies, intolerances and dietary requirements, or be willing to develop this knowledge

A friendly and supportive team environment

A more relaxed and predictable alternative to busy commercial kitchens

Regular daytime hours, with no late-night shifts

The opportunity to prepare nutritious meals that contribute to the health and wellbeing of young children

Training and support to meet childcare and food safety requirements