Torrensville Child Care Centre is more than just a childcare centre, it's a place where bonds are formed, little hearts are nurtured, and dreams take root.
We are seeking a fully qualified, experienced Cook/Chef to join our beautiful childcare centre in Torrensville. This is a permanent part-time position, working 70 hours per fortnight.
Does this describe you?
Are you passionate about inspiring young children through food? We are seeking an experienced chef with a strong work ethic, great communicator, team player and a passion for providing high-quality meals. You will have the opportunity to meal plan and prepare nutritional, varied and fun meals that cater to the diverse needs of up to 77 children.
You will have:
- Food Management Certificate (or equivalent trade qualification) or a minimum of 2 years
commercial cooking experience.
- Experience with ordering provisions/stock and menu planning in a commercial facility.
- Experience coordinating tasks to prepare, serve and clean up after meals.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to comply with statutory regulations and
accreditations including food safety, WHS and kitchen hygiene requirements, including
ability to complete associated documentation.
- Experience catering for a large number of children with a variety of dietary and health
needs.
- Ability to use technology and computer systems for the purposes of research, food
ordering and menu planning.
Essential Requirements
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Current South Australian driver’s licence
- Right to work in Australia (VEVO check)
- First Aid, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications (or willingness to obtain)
About Torrensville Community Childcare Centre
We are a community of educators who are committed to developing each child’s full potential by providing high-quality care and individually tailored education for children from birth to school age.
As a not-for-profit community childcare centre we walk alongside and families, offering high-quality care and education within a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment.
Torrensville Community Childcare Centre (TCCC) is proudly part of UCWB a well-known not for profit organisation, which means that any profits generated by the services we provide go back into services for the benefit of the community.
UCWB
Our purpose: Together we build connected and thriving communities.
Our Values:
- Bold and Brave
- Open and Curious
- Connected and Inclusive.
Our Strategy:
- Innovate and build thriving communities
- Grow positive impact together with community
- Mobilise our vibrant, engaged, learning organisation.
Supporting Communities for 140 Years
UnitingCare Wesley Bowden has helped build connected and thriving communities for over 140 years.
We provide services throughout the greater Adelaide region across the areas of: Older People (Aged Care), NDIS Support, Children and Families, Mental Wellbeing and Financial Wellbeing.
Our personalised and inclusive approach encourages people to build their capacity and confidence, helping them create the future they want.
Our service delivery is shaped by our core values, and these values guide our conversations, our relationships and the outcomes for those we support.
What we can offer you
You’re joining an organisation that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates success.
- Industry-leading job satisfaction and workplace flexibility.
- Salary packaging/tax free income for eligible employees offering 6-12% increase in your
take-home pay (package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and an additional $2,650 Meals
and Entertainment).
- An equal opportunity workplace where diversity, inclusion and lived experience are
genuinely valued.
- Career and personal development opportunities.
- Personalised support and counselling for mental health challenges for you, your
immediate household members, in person, over the phone or online.
- Flexible leave provisions including access to 4 weeks paid parental leave in excess of
the government scheme for eligible employees, option to apply for up to 2 weeks leave
in advance (upon successful completion of probation) and option to cash out long
service leave after 7 years of service.
- Superannuation Guarantee paid on every eligible dollar earned.
- Discounts on a range of products and services through our salary packaging provider
Community Business Bureau (CBB).
You will thrive in a supportive workplace which celebrates its rich, diverse and inclusive workforce.
Location
This role is based at our Torrensville Community Childcare Centre near the Brickworks.
To Apply for this Job
1. Review the Role Profile on the UCWB Recruitment Website and consider whether you
meet the Essential Criteria and the Screening Requirements.
2. For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Poonam Devi
at
[email protected]
3. Submit your application via the Apply Now button and upload your resume and cover
letter.
4.
Applications close at 11pm Wednesday 29th July 2026, however shortlisting will
commence immediately upon receipt of suitable applications, and the vacancy may
close earlier.
5. UCWB will provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with a disability throughout
the recruitment process. If you require adjustments, please advise us via
[email protected] or by telephoning 8245 7100.
