Early Childhood Centre Cook

1 week ago


Newcastle Maitland Hunter, Australia Frith Street ELC Full time $45,000 - $60,000 per year

If you love cooking, interacting with children and can contribute to providing a culture of excellence towards education, care and supervision of children then this is the job for you We are also a brand new service

This role enables you to play an active part in creating healthy meals for young children whilst working as part of a team.

Joining the Frith Street ELC Family, we'll give you a great place to work, incredible colleagues, and benefits that include:

  • Supportive team environment and management structure
  • Wellness & Wellbeing Leave
  • Long Service awards and recognition
  • Staff referral program
  • Paid Training (First Aid/CPR)
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • 50% Staff Discount

Criteria for Successful Applicants:

  • Able to prepare, implement and evaluate the nutritional content of menus for children of ages 6 weeks to 6 years
  • Efficient and capable of cooking with the ability to follow a set menu.
  • Experienced in bulk meal preparation, online ordering, stock management and budget control.
  • Strict about complying with relevant food safety and hygiene regulations and standards.
  • Able to cater for individual child requirements including allergies and specific dietary requirements.
  • Keen to participate in the early educational opportunities of teaching children about healthy food by sharing in lessons and family events.
  • Possess a professional and enthusiastic attitude.
  • Help nourish the children in our care with your culinary expertise as well as any input you may have to contribute towards growing our own fresh produce.
  • Be a positive person who will develop strong relationships with families, children, colleagues and the community.
  • Have a current Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain).
  • Current Food Safety Certificate (or willing to obtain).
  • Have a current First Aid Certificate including CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis training (or willing to obtain).
  • Experience or education within an early childhood setting will be highly regarded.

The position of Centre Cook is a part time position offering 5 hours per day Monday to Friday



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