Chef/Cook for Early Childhood Centre
Are you passionate about cooking delicious and nutritious meals for children? Do you thrive in a kitchen environment where you have the autonomy to make it your own? We are currently seeking a dedicated Cook/Chef to join our team 5 days a week, at Kindilan Early Childhood Centre Inc, a not-for-profit, community based Long Day Care Centre.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare nutritious meals for up to 90 children per day from a set menu.
- Order and maintain stock levels to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Conduct prep work, cooking, baking, and washing up duties.
- Work with commercial appliances including a combi oven.
- Collaborate with management and staff in menu planning.
- Take ownership of kitchen operations and maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar role preferred, but not essential. Orientation will be provided.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently manage kitchen tasks.
- Passion for creating healthy and delicious meals for children.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing needs.
- Working with Children Check, Food Handling Certificate and Mandatory Child Safety Training (or willingness to obtain).
- Attendance at monthly staff meetings (paid).
Benefits:
- Annual loyalty and incentive program to employees
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid meal breaks.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Flexible hours, with the current structure being 32 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Opportunity to make school pick-ups, making it ideal for candidates with school-age children.
Statement of Safety
Kindilan has a shared commitment to keeping children safe and promoting their wellbeing, rights, participation and voice.
At Kindilan, children’s safety is our highest priority. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to creating a child safe environment where every child feels safe, respected, valued and heard. We act in the best interests of children and uphold their rights, including their right to feel safe, to be listened to, and to participate in decisions that affect them.
All staff, educators, volunteers and students are expected to uphold Kindilan’s commitment to child safety and comply with child protection legislation, the National Quality Framework, the Child Safe Standards and mandatory reporting requirements. Educators undertake child protection training and understand their responsibility to recognise, respond to and report any concerns, disclosures, allegations or suspicions of harm.
Kindilan is committed to building respectful, trusting and positive relationships with children, families and the community. We value diversity and inclusion, and welcome all children and families regardless of ability, culture, language, family structure, gender, background or circumstance.
We are dedicated to ensuring children’s voices are visible, their rights are respected, and their safety and wellbeing remain at the centre of everything we do.
If you are ready to take on an exciting challenge in a rewarding environment where you can make a difference in children's lives, we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
Workplace tours welcome by arrangement.
Applications close 7th September
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $33.00 – $38.00 per hour
Physical Setting:
Work Days:
Work Location: In person
