Part-Time Early Years Cook & Menu Planner

ANZUK Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pay increases

5 extra personal leave days (pro rata)

20% staff discount on KU Gap Fee

Up to 15 weeks paid parental leave

Salary packaging options

KU Plus benefits and discounts

Wellbeing portal access

Free professional learning resources

Inclusive culture

Job summary

KU Union is a short walk from Sydney University near Redfern Station and provides an early childhood environment where children engage in art, literacy, numeracy, music, and cooking. We are seeking a dedicated Centre Cook to lead daily food preparation for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years and to contribute to a nutritious, inclusive program.

The role is part-time, 8:00am–2:30pm, Monday to Friday, with an emphasis on safe kitchen practices and adapting menus for dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Managing the kitchen on a day-to-day basis
• Ensuring health and safety are always maintained at a very high standard
• Planning and preparing nutritious menus from scratch
• Ordering of stock from preferred suppliers of fruit, vegetables, and groceries
• Assisting educators in small group

Job description

KU Union is a short walk from Sydney University near Redfern Station and provides an early childhood environment where children engage in art, literacy, numeracy, music, and cooking. We are seeking a dedicated Centre Cook to lead daily food preparation for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years and to contribute to a nutritious, inclusive program.

The role is part-time, 8:00am–2:30pm, Monday to Friday, with an emphasis on safe kitchen practices and adapting menus for dietary requirements.