Part-Time Early Childhood Kitchen Cook

Guardian Childcare & Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pay rises

Personal leave days

Staff discount

Parental leave up to 15 weeks

Salary packaging

Wellbeing portal

Professional learning

Job summary

KU Union is located on the edge of Sydney University, within walking distance from Redfern Station. This Permanent Part Time role supports a nurturing setting for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, focusing on healthy, from-scratch meals and inclusive culture.

You will join a team that values cooking as part of the educational experience, bringing fresh ideas and nutrition knowledge to daily menus and activities.

Qualifications

• Must have valid NSW Working with Children Check.
• Australian work rights.
• Two professional references from supervisors.
• Willingness to complete fitness for duties medical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations.
• Plan and prepare nutritious menus from scratch.
• Ensure high health and safety standards.
• Order stock from preferred suppliers.
• Assist educators in cooking activities with children.

Skills

Food safety

Menu planning

Nutrition knowledge

Kitchen management

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

KU Union is located on the edge of Sydney University, within walking distance from Redfern Station. This Permanent Part Time role supports a nurturing setting for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, focusing on healthy, from-scratch meals and inclusive culture.

You will join a team that values cooking as part of the educational experience, bringing fresh ideas and nutrition knowledge to daily menus and activities.