Kids' Kitchen Chef — Healthy Meals & Big Impact

Nido Early School; Adelaide River; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discounts

Wellbeing support

Flexible options

FlareHR benefits

Job summary

Nido Pennington is seeking a dedicated Cook to create delicious, healthy meals for children using our Nido menus. You’ll purchase supplies and ensure dietary and allergy requirements are met with clear communication and risk minimisation.

You will maintain high kitchen hygiene, work in a supportive childcare environment, and contribute to a culture of care and learning that helps children develop lifelong healthy eating habits.

Qualifications

• Cook delicious, healthy meals using our menus.
• Knowledge of dietary and allergy requirements.
• Maintains kitchen hygiene and safety protocols.
• Experience in childcare or aged care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook healthy, nutritionally balanced meals for children.
• Purchase food and supplies for the kitchen.
• Ensure dietary/allergen needs are supported with risk minimisation.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Allergen awareness

Childcare environment experience

Education

Certificate II/III in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

Nido Pennington is seeking a dedicated Cook to create delicious, healthy meals for children using our Nido menus. You’ll purchase supplies and ensure dietary and allergy requirements are met with clear communication and risk minimisation.

You will maintain high kitchen hygiene, work in a supportive childcare environment, and contribute to a culture of care and learning that helps children develop lifelong healthy eating habits.