Oz Education Auburn/Guildford/Lidcombe - casual cook

Oz Education; Cumberland; Sur place; AUD 33 000 - 44 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Uniform provided

Staff parking

Career development opportunities

Family-owned business

Résumé du poste

Oz Education Auburn/Guildford/Lidcombe is seeking a casual cook to support multiple centres from Monday to Friday, delivering fresh, child-friendly meals while adhering to nutrition guidelines. The role offers uniform provision, staff parking, and ongoing professional development within a family-owned, supportive environment.

Key duties include planning menus for early childhood, managing online food orders, preparing and serving meals and snacks, and maintaining high kitchen hygiene in line

Qualifications

• Valid Working with Children Check.
• National Police Check.
• Ability to work without sponsorship.
• Understanding of early childhood nutrition and dietary guidelines.
• Ability to plan menus for early childhood.
• Knowledge of ingredients and substitutes for allergies and dietary needs.
• Manage food ordering and kitchen supplies online (e.g., Woolworths).
• Coordinate and prepare food for centre events.
• Understand correct food handling and kitchen hygiene per regulations.
• Prepare, cook and serve meals and snacks for children.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and serve meals and snacks for children.
• Plan menus suitable for early childhood nutrition.
• Coordinate and place food orders online.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and safety.
• Assist with centre events and related cooking duties.

Connaissances

Food prep

Menu planning

Nutrition basics

Allergy awareness

Food ordering

Kitchen hygiene

Outils

Online ordering platforms

Description du poste

Oz Education Auburn/Guildford/Lidcombe - casual cook

Oz Education Early Learning Centres is a well-established, Australian family-owned and operated business. We have supported and guided many dedicated educators in developing their careers in early childhood education and care. Successful candidates can look forward to ongoing professional development opportunities in a positive and supportive workplace throughout their career at Oz Education.

As a growing company, Oz Education is continually seeking dedicated, passionate, and knowledgeable educators to join our family.

The Role

We are seeking a casual cook who can work multiple days a week between Monday to Friday and who brings passion and enthusiasm for providing children with fresh meals. This is an opportunity to become part of a positive, supportive workplace that values collaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth. We have centres in Auburn, Guildford and Lidcombe and you would go to the centre that requires the support.

Uniform supplied

Staff parking provided

Opportunity for career growth

Joining a well-established, family-owned business

Educator Day celebration

Supportive, long-standing management team

Paid Children Protection, First Aid & CPR for educators

Staff discounts for care

ECEC Workforce Worker Retention Payment

Required Qualifications & Desired Skills

Valid Working with Children Check

National Police Check

Ability to work without restrictions; no sponsorship available

Demonstrate an understanding ofearly childhoodnutrition and dietary guidelines.

Demonstrate proficiency in planning menus tailored for early childhood.

Demonstrate knowledge of ingredients and suitable substitutes for children with allergies, intolerances, and diverse cultural food preferences.

Be able to efficiently manage food ordering and kitchen supplies through online websites such as Woolworths.

Coordinate and prepare food for centre events.

Demonstrate an understanding of correct food handling procedures and maintain the kitchen health and hygiene in line with regulatory and company standards.

Skillfully prepare, cook, and serve meals and snacks to children

Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned by the centre director.

Child Safety Commitment

We are a child-safe organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Applicants must demonstrate a strong understanding of child protection and safeguarding responsibilities in early childhood settings.

• A demonstrated understanding of child protection and safeguarding responsibilities in early childhood settings
• Knowledge of mandatory reporting obligations and relevant child protection legislation
• Understanding of professional boundaries and appropriate behaviours when working with children
• Ability to identify and respond to indicators of abuse, harm, or neglect
• Knowledge of privacy and confidentiality requirements relating to children and families
• Experience implementing child-safe policies and procedures

Applicants will be required to undergo comprehensive background checks, including:

• Working With Children Check
• National Police Check
• Verification of qualifications
• Professional reference checks

Employment is conditional upon satisfactory clearance of all child safety screening requirements.