Early Childhood Cook — Nutritious Meals, Flexible Hours

ABRS; Sydney; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

Flexible working arrangements

Paid cultural leave and NAIDOC Week

Job summary

Barnardos Australia is seeking a Cook to support early learning programs across NSW/ACT. You will help educators deliver healthy eating experiences and prepare age-appropriate meals in line with the centre’s menu and nutrition guidelines.

You will have credentials in early childhood care and commercial cookery, with food safety certification and experience in bulk cooking for children. The role emphasises cultural safety and collaboration with Aboriginal communities.

Qualifications

• Certificate/qualification in early childhood care and education required.
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements for children.
• Experience cooking in bulk and managing portion sizes.
• Experience in an Early Learning Centre preferred.
• Demonstrated respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist educators to provide healthy eating and wellbeing learning experiences.
• Prepare nutritious, balanced meals and snacks per approved menu and nutrition guidelines.
• Ensure safe food handling, storage and serving per food safety requirements.
• Accommodate cultural dietary needs and individual dietary restrictions.
• Follow medical management plans and centre policies when preparing food.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Bulk cooking

Age-appropriate meals

Cultural safety

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Current Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Job description

Barnardos Australia is seeking a Cook to support early learning programs across NSW/ACT. You will help educators deliver healthy eating experiences and prepare age-appropriate meals in line with the centre’s menu and nutrition guidelines.

You will have credentials in early childhood care and commercial cookery, with food safety certification and experience in bulk cooking for children. The role emphasises cultural safety and collaboration with Aboriginal communities.