Fixed-Term - Early Childhood Cook

Mount Waverley, VIC, Australia, 3149; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday meal at a restaurant of your選

Salary packaging options

First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations

24/7 safety and wellbeing service

Same-day pay via Humanforce Thrive

Access to 90+ learning courses

Discounts at major retailers

Regular manager check-ins

Staff childcare discount 75%

CCS eligible care

6 Months Fixed-Term

Job summary

Story House Early Learning is seeking an Early Childhood Cook to nourish the minds and bodies of its children. You’ll work within a partnership with the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation to deliver healthy, appetizing meals as part of daily learning experiences.

The role supports child safety and wellbeing initiatives, offers professional development, and includes a range of staff benefits and a fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking for children in a preschool/early learning setting.
• Ability to plan nutritious meals aligned with healthy eating goals.
• Commitment to food safety practices and hygiene.

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Nutrition

Education

Food Safety Supervisors Certificate

Job description

20h ago , from Story House Early Learning

We want our children to thrive both physically and mentally and understand the importance of a healthy and nutritious diet. Through our partnership with the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation, you'll be part of a food and learning experience that truly makes a difference.

We are looking for an extraordinary cook who can nourish the minds of our extraordinary children. As an Early Childhood Cook, you know your key responsibilities and how integral your role is. Instead let us enlighten you on how we support our respected Story House-ers to be the best they can be.

We Value You:

• Upskill to a Food Safety Supervisors Certificate available
• Partnership with theStephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation(SAKGF)
• Receive ameal cooked for you at a restaurantof your choiceon your birthday
• Salary packaging options
• People centric, health and wellbeing initiatives inc FREE First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations
• Access to Sonder our 24/7 safety and wellbeing service
• YOUR PAY YOUR WAY - Track, Grow and access to same-day pay with our financial wellbeing provider, Humanforce Thrive.
• On-Demand Learning Library with access 90+ courses, including exclusive ECA training.
• Discounts to 100’s of major retailers
• Service-based celebrations, recognition and regular check-ins with your manager because connection and feeling supported matters.
• Regular networking opportunities to come together and collaborate with other Cooks.
• Free Safe Food Handling
• 6 Months - Fixed-Term
• Worker retention payment approved provider
• 75% Staff Childcare Discount*
• *CCS eligible care

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Story House Early Learning is committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered and are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.

As an Early Childhood Educator, you play an important role in creating safe, inclusive and nurturing environments where children feel valued, respected and protected.

We are committed to child safe principles and embedding the Child Safe Standards across our services. We encourage applications from candidates who share our commitment to child safety, inclusion and respectful relationships with children and families.

All applicants will be subject to child safety screening, including Working with Children Checks and reference checks.

Story House Early Learning is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment, providing mutual respect for all employees.

At Story House, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our community, which is why we are committed to the Child Safe Standards and have Safety as one of our values.