Part-Time Preschool Kitchen Lead – Fresh, Nutritious Meals

Ku Children'S Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

KU Union is seeking a dedicated Centre Cook to join our Darlington service. You will be responsible for preparing nutritious meals from scratch for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, while maintaining high safety and cleanliness standards.

The role runs 8am–2:30pm, Monday to Friday, on a permanent part‑time basis. Ideally you hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, have working rights in Australia, and are willing to obtain a NSW Working with Children Check.

Qualifications

• Solid cooking skills and ability to plan nutritious menus for children.
• Experience following health and safety and food handling guidelines.
• Willingness to obtain or hold NSW Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen on a day-to-day basis.
• Plan and prepare nutritious menus from scratch.
• Order stock and assist educators with cooking activities.
• Maintain high health and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Cooking from scratch

Menu planning

Nutrition knowledge

Health & safety

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

KU Union is seeking a dedicated Centre Cook to join our Darlington service. You will be responsible for preparing nutritious meals from scratch for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, while maintaining high safety and cleanliness standards.

The role runs 8am–2:30pm, Monday to Friday, on a permanent part‑time basis. Ideally you hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, have working rights in Australia, and are willing to obtain a NSW Working with Children Check.