Early Childhood Educator: Grow, Inspire & Thrive

Guardian Childcare & Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pay rises

Personal leave days

Staff discount

Parental leave up to 15 weeks

Salary packaging

Wellbeing portal

Professional learning

Job summary

KU Union is located on the edge of Sydney University, within walking distance from Redfern Station. This Permanent Part Time role supports a nurturing setting for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, focusing on healthy, from-scratch meals and inclusive culture.

You will join a team that values cooking as part of the educational experience, bringing fresh ideas and nutrition knowledge to daily menus and activities.

Qualifications

• Must have valid NSW Working with Children Check.
• Australian work rights.
• Two professional references from supervisors.
• Willingness to complete fitness for duties medical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations.
• Plan and prepare nutritious menus from scratch.
• Ensure high health and safety standards.
• Order stock from preferred suppliers.
• Assist educators in cooking activities with children.

Skills

Food safety

Menu planning

Nutrition knowledge

Kitchen management

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Early Childhood Centre Cook | KU Union (Darlington) - Permanent Part Time

Job Description

Description

About KU Children's Services

KU has been proudly recognised as an Employer of Choice for 10 consecutive years. This recognition reflects a workplace culture where people are supported to thrive, innovate and build meaningful, long ‑term careers through investment in their future.
KU is our place, where we all belong. A safe, calm community of children, families and educators. Side by side, we explore the world through many cultures and perspectives. KU children learn it’s OK to be different, and that we can all be different, together.

We are proud to say that 95% of KU employees agree that we live our values!

About the KU Difference

Along with coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues and a well‑resourced and environmentally responsible workplace, KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including:

• Generous annual pay increases
• 5 additional personal leave days for service‑based staff (pro rata)
• 20% employee discount of CCS Gap Fee within a KU Service
• Up to 15 weeks of KU paid parental leave
• Access to variety of salary packaging options
• Access to KU Plus - an extensive Employee Benefits Program with access to discounts & cashback from over 400 retailers
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing portal - KU endorses a focus on holistic staff wellness
• Access to FREE professional learning - check out our learning hub
• An inclusive culture with a shared vision

About The Service

KU Union is located on the edge of Sydney University and within walking distance from Redfern Station .

The service offers a welcoming and nurturing space where each child is immersed in a rich tapestry of educationally interactive experiences – including art, craft, literacy, numeracy, music, dance, song, games, stories & cooking.

The team are proud to have a special interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture which is incorporated into their program.

About The Role

On offer is a role that will see you working 8am - 2:30pm (including an unpaid meal break), Monday to Friday on a permanent part‑time basis.

We are looking for someone who is excited to share their skills and knowledge of food and nutrition with children between 6 weeks and 5 years old. This would suit someone who is confident in preparing meals from scratch, keeping in mind all dietary requirement and is looking to become a key part of our team.

Duties include

• Managing the kitchen on a day‑to‑day basis
• Ensuring health and safety are always maintained at a very high standard
• Planning and preparing nutritious menus from scratch
• Ordering of stock (from preferred suppliers of fruit, vegetables, and groceries)
• Assisting educators in small group experiences with the children and introducing the wonderful world of cooking

About The Criteria

Along with a commitment to cooking healthy and nutritious meals, it is essential you:

• Are available to work Monday to Friday, 8am – 2:30pm
• Hold or be willing to obtain a valid NSW Employee Working with Children Check
• Hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• Have work rights that enable you to work in Australia
• Can provide two professional references from supervisors
• Are willing to complete a fitness for duties medical assessment