Childcare Cook — Healthy Meals, Growth & Team Support

Nido Early School; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discounts

Wellbeing support

Flexible options

Professional learning & mentoring

Recognition programs

FlareHR perks (savings, health, energy

Job summary

Nido Early School is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare nutritious meals for children in our Adelaide, South Australia campus. You’ll manage menus, food purchasing, and adherence to dietary restrictions while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen.

Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth, flexible options, and childcare-friendly benefits. Prior kitchen experience in childcare or aged care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate II or III in Commercial Cookery desirable.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate required.
• Experience in childcare or aged care settings.
• Valid WWCC.
• Strong understanding of allergens and dietary requirements.
• National Child Safety Training steps or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Cook delicious, healthy, nutritionally balanced meals per Nido menus.
• Purchase food and kitchen supplies.
• Ensure dietary and allergy needs are supported with risk communication.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and cleanliness at all times.

Skills

Allergen awareness

Food safety

Hygiene standards

Communication

Education

Certificate II/III in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Job description

Nido Early School is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare nutritious meals for children in our Adelaide, South Australia campus. You’ll manage menus, food purchasing, and adherence to dietary restrictions while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen.

Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth, flexible options, and childcare-friendly benefits. Prior kitchen experience in childcare or aged care is preferred.