Early Childhood Educator: Inclusive, Play‐Based Program

Koorana Child & Family Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

KU Union is seeking an Early Childhood Centre Cook to join our team on a permanent part-time basis, 8am to 2:30pm, Monday to Friday, at Darlington near Sydney University. You will prepare nutritious meals for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, from scratch, while observing dietary requirements and food safety practices.

The successful candidate will hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, have a NSW Working with Children Check, be able to work in Australia, and provide two professional

Qualifications

• Availability Monday to Friday, 8am–2:30pm
• Hold NSW Working with Children Check
• Hold Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• Have work rights to work in Australia
• Provide two professional references
• Willing to complete a fitness for duties medical assessment

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen on a day-to-day basis
• Maintain health and safety to a high standard
• Plan and prepare nutritious menus from scratch
• Order stock from preferred suppliers
• Assist educators in small group cooking experiences

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 withcoaching 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 Universityand within walking distance from Redfern Station .

Theserviceoffers 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 & 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 permanentpart-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 obtaina 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

KU is committed to social justice and human rights, inclusion and diversity, and equal employment opportunity. We recognise the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and promote their participation at KU.

KU Children’s Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children.