Childcare Kitchen Chef - Create Healthy Meals for Little Minds

Nido Early School; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discounts

Wellbeing support

Flexible options

FlareHR perks

Job summary

Nido Early School Yokine is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious, balanced meals for children in a childcare setting. You will plan, cook, and serve meals in line with Nido menus while managing kitchen supplies and maintaining strict hygiene standards.

Applicants should have a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and a relevant cookery qualification; experience in childcare is a plus, with flexibility for part-time hours in Perth's northern suburbs.

Qualifications

• Certificate II/III in Commercial Cookery is desirable.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate is required.
• Experience in childcare or aged care settings preferred.
• Valid WWCC (Working with Children Check).
• In-depth knowledge of allergens and dietary requirements.
• Evidence of completing National Child Safety Training or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Cook delicious, healthy meals using our menus.
• Purchase food and supplies for the kitchen.
• Ensure dietary needs and allergy restrictions are supported with risk minimisation plans.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and cleanliness.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Allergen awareness

Team collaboration

Healthy cooking

Education

Certificate II/III in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

Nido Early School Yokine is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious, balanced meals for children in a childcare setting. You will plan, cook, and serve meals in line with Nido menus while managing kitchen supplies and maintaining strict hygiene standards.

Applicants should have a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and a relevant cookery qualification; experience in childcare is a plus, with flexibility for part-time hours in Perth's northern suburbs.