Part-Time Early Childhood Cook & Educator

Cleveland, Qld, Australia, 4163

Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 30,000 - 47,000

Part time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay increases
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Job summary

KU Union is seeking a part-time Cook to join our Early Childhood Centre in Darlington, Sydney. You will manage daily kitchen operations, plan nutritious menus, and work with educators to support children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Share your cooking expertise, ensure high health and safety standards, and help create a calm, inclusive learning environment in a service close to Sydney University. This permanent part-time role runs Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

  • Available Mon–Fri 8am–2:30pm (unpaid meal break)
  • Hold NSW Working with Children Check or be willing to obtain
  • Hold Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
  • Have work rights to work in Australia
  • Provide two professional references from supervisors
  • willing to complete a fitness for duties medical assessment

Responsibilities

  • Manage the kitchen on a day-to-day basis
  • Maintain health and safety to a very high standard
  • Plan and prepare nutritious menus from scratch
  • Order stock from preferred suppliers of fruit, vegetables and groceries
  • Assist educators in small group experiences and introduce cooking

Skills

Cooking
Nutrition

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

KU Union is seeking a part-time Cook to join our Early Childhood Centre in Darlington, Sydney. You will manage daily kitchen operations, plan nutritious menus, and work with educators to support children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Share your cooking expertise, ensure high health and safety standards, and help create a calm, inclusive learning environment in a service close to Sydney University. This permanent part-time role runs Monday to Friday.

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