Part-Time Early Childhood Kitchen Chef (8am–2:30pm)

ku children services; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pay increases

5 extra personal leave days

20% discount on KU services

Up to 15 weeks paid parental leave

Salary packaging options

KU Plus discounts & cashback

Wellbeing portal access

Free professional learning

Job summary

KU Children’s Services in New South Wales is seeking a part-time kitchen assistant to cook nutritious meals for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. You will manage the kitchen daily, plan menus from scratch, and ensure high health and safety standards within a nurturing learning environment.

The role runs 8am–2:30pm, Monday to Friday, with paid training and opportunities for professional development; a NSW Working with Children Check is required or in progress.

Qualifications

• Have NSW Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.
• Hold Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
• Able to work Monday to Friday 8am–2:30pm.
• Have right to work in Australia.
• Provide two professional references from supervisors.
• Agree to a fitness for duties medical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen on a day-to-day basis.
• Plan and prepare nutritious menus from scratch.
• Order stock from preferred suppliers of fruit, vegetables and groceries.
• Assist educators in cooking activities with children.

Skills

Food safety

Nutrition planning

Team collaboration

Menu planning

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

KU Children’s Services in New South Wales is seeking a part-time kitchen assistant to cook nutritious meals for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. You will manage the kitchen daily, plan menus from scratch, and ensure high health and safety standards within a nurturing learning environment.

The role runs 8am–2:30pm, Monday to Friday, with paid training and opportunities for professional development; a NSW Working with Children Check is required or in progress.