Kids' Nutrition Cook | Healthy Menus for Early Learning

Affinity Education; Darwin; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Fitness club discount

Training opportunities

Internal promotions

Affinity Learning Academy access

Wellbeing initiatives

Retail discounts

Bupa health insurance

Job summary

Affinity Education at Milestones Early Learning Wagaman invites a dedicated Cook to prepare nutritious meals for children and support healthy eating habits within the centre. You will handle menu planning, dietary accommodations and ensure strict food-safety practices on site.

You will join a supportive team, contribute to educational activities on nutrition, and enjoy employee benefits within Australia’s large childcare network.

Qualifications

• Must be an efficient and capable cook.
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate nutritional content for children’s menus.
• Experience in bulk meal prep, online ordering, stock control and budgeting.
• Compliant with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Able to cater for dietary restrictions and allergies.
• Ready to participate in teaching children about healthy food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children.
• Cater for dietary requirements and allergies.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Engage in bulk meal preparation and manage stock and ordering.
• Contribute to lessons and family events about healthy eating.

Skills

Efficient cook

Menu nutrition

Bulk meal prep

Stock management

Food safety

Dietary needs

Health education

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Affinity Education at Milestones Early Learning Wagaman invites a dedicated Cook to prepare nutritious meals for children and support healthy eating habits within the centre. You will handle menu planning, dietary accommodations and ensure strict food-safety practices on site.

You will join a supportive team, contribute to educational activities on nutrition, and enjoy employee benefits within Australia’s large childcare network.