Cook - Early Learning Centre (Childcare)

Amy Hurd Early Learning Centre; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Amy Hurd Early Learning Centre is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for infants to preschoolers. You’ll plan balanced menus, cater to dietary needs, and maintain a safe, efficient kitchen in partnership with the Centre Director.

The role requires food safety training, NSW Food Safety Supervisor certification, and a NSW Working with Children Check, plus strong organisational skills and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing nutritious meals for young children and catering for allergies and special diets.
• Relevant food handler training and practical food safety skills.
• Current NSW Food Safety Supervisor certificate.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance.
• Strong organisation, time management and attention to detail.
• Friendly, respectful approach and ability to work with the Centre team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks with age-appropriate portions.
• Plan menus with Centre Director within approved budget.
• Cater for allergies, medical needs and cultural preferences.
• Check ingredients, prevent allergen cross-contact and verify special diets.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic, organised kitchen with safe storage and temp control.
• Order supplies, coordinate deliveries, rotate stock and minimise waste.
• Keep records for food prep, cleaning, temperature and dietary info up to date.
• Communicate with educators about attendance, dietary updates and meal timing.

Skills

Experience with child meals

Food safety practices

Dietary allergen handling

Organisation & teamwork

Education

NSW Food Safety Supervisor certificate

NSW Working with Children Check

Job description

Cook - Early Learning Centre (Childcare)

Enjoy preparing nutritious food and making a difference to children’s daily lives?

About Us

Amy Hurd Early Learning Centre provides education and care for children from infancy through to preschool age. Our team works closely with families to create a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow and thrive. We recognise that nutritious food and positive mealtime experiences are an important part of children’s wellbeing and daily learning.

We are currently seeking an organised, caring Cook to prepare fresh, healthy meals and snacks for children from infancy to preschool age.

Working closely with the Centre Director, you will plan balanced menus, cater for individual dietary needs and keep our kitchen running safely and efficiently.

About the role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks, with age-appropriate portions and textures.

• Planning menus with the Centre Director within the approved budget.

• Catering for allergies, medical needs, cultural preferences and other agreed dietary requirements.

• Carefully checking ingredients, preventing allergen cross-contact and verifying special diet meals before serving.

• Maintaining a clean, hygienic and organised kitchen, including safe food storage and temperature control.

• Ordering supplies, coordinating deliveries, rotating stock and minimising food waste.

• Keeping food preparation, cleaning, temperature and dietary records up to date.

• Communicating with educators about attendance, dietary updates and meal timing.

About you

You will bring:

• Experience preparing nutritious meals for young children and catering for allergies and special diets.

• Relevant food handler training and practical food safety skills.

• A current NSW Food Safety Supervisor certificate.

• A current NSW Working with Children Check clearance.

• Strong organisation, time management and attention to detail.

• A friendly, respectful approach and the ability to work collaboratively with the Centre team.