Cook Qualified

6 days ago


Gosford, New South Wales, Australia KU Children's Services Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

The Service

Imagine starting your workday surrounded by tranquil forest landscapes, native birdsong, and the gentle rhythm of a campus alive with learning. Nestled in the heart of the University of Newcastle's Central Coast campus, KU Ourimbah offers a truly unique early childhood education environment—where nature, creativity, and community come together.

From the moment you arrive, you'll notice the difference. Free onsite parking, lush surroundings, and regular bus services from Ourimbah Station make commuting simple and stress-free. But it's once you step inside our purpose-built centre—designed for discovery, connection, and care—that you'll truly feel at home.

We welcome up to 59 children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, creating a close-knit, supportive atmosphere where educators and children grow and thrive together. At the heart of our approach is a rich, play-based curriculum, thoughtfully paired with our Forest Preschool and daily outdoor explorations across the university campus. Our deep connection to nature fuels curiosity and confidence, while laying strong foundations for lifelong learning.

The Role

We have an exciting permanent part-time opportunity for a talented and caring cook to join our team You'll work Monday to Friday, 5 hours per day, giving you a perfect balance between work and personal life.

Duties include:

  • Managing the kitchen
  • Ordering of stock (from preferred suppliers of fruit, vegetables and groceries)
  • Planning and preparing all nutritious menus from scratch
  • Assisting in small group experiences with the children and introducing them to the wonderful world of cooking
  • Ensuring health and safety are always maintained at a very high standard

To be considered for this role, it is essential you:

  • Have work rights that enable you to work in Australia
  • Hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) OR hold food safety and food handling qualifications
  • Hold or be willing to obtain Employee Working with Children Check
  • A passion for cooking healthy and nutritious meals

Experience the KU Difference

KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including:

  • Generous annual pay increases,
  • 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff,
  • Up to 14 weeks of KU paid parental leave,
  • Study assistance and support with ECT accreditation,
  • 94% of staff say we live our values,
  • KU Plus an extensive Employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400+ retailers,
  • KU focuses on wholistic staff wellness through its Health & Wellbeing portal,
  • Access to extensive free professional learning,
  • An inclusive culture with a shared vision,
  • Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces,
  • Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues.

What happens next?

Click 'apply now' to be taken to the application form with a Cover Letter and CV

For more information or to confidentially discuss this opportunity, please contact Anthony via please note applications are not accepted via email)

KU Children's Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children's safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children.


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