Healthy Kids Menu Chef – Early Childhood

Affinity Education Group; Strathfield; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Childcare discount 50%

Fitness discount 30%

Leadership training

Internal promotions

Job summary

Affinity Education Group’s Papilio Early Learning North Strathfield is seeking a skilled Cook to join the team. You will create nutritious, child-friendly menus and ensure meals meet safety standards, while benefiting from a national network of centre cooks and shared resources.

You’ll contribute to feeding programs and health-focused education, with a pathway to professional development within a values-led childcare group.

Qualifications

• Current Food Safety and Handlers (Health and Community) Certificate.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery / equivalent (desirable).
• Experience in an early childhood setting.
• Reliable transport to and from our centre.
• Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) and resuscitation certificate.

Responsibilities

• Create healthy menus and ensure nutritional content for children of all ages.
• Collaborate with a national network of centre cooks sharing recipes and tips.
• Utilise the Feed Australia program to plan, budget and access healthy menus for children in care.

Skills

Efficient cook

Menu planning

Bulk meal prep

Stock management

Budget control

Food safety

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Affinity Education Group’s Papilio Early Learning North Strathfield is seeking a skilled Cook to join the team. You will create nutritious, child-friendly menus and ensure meals meet safety standards, while benefiting from a national network of centre cooks and shared resources.

You’ll contribute to feeding programs and health-focused education, with a pathway to professional development within a values-led childcare group.