Childcare Cook

7 days ago

Oxley Park New South Wales, Australia Uniting Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
  • $ $32.81/hr + Super + Salary Packaging benefits
  • Working 5 days per week from 9am - 1pm
  • Ability to take on extra hours/shifts to support the team as an educator

About The Opportunity
Uniting Susanna Early Learning Oxley Park supports families with education and childcare, including a preschool program. We are open long hours for children aged two to five years.

Our service offers a home-like atmosphere with bright and welcoming indoor learning spaces and stimulating outdoor environments that are designed to engage and inspire. We value every child as an individual with a unique personality, interests and needs, so we can best help them to unlock and achieve their potential while enjoying their time in our care.

We are currently seeking a
versatile Cook who can potentially also support the team as an Educator
. This is a
permanent part-time role
offering the unique opportunity to combine your love of cooking with meaningful time in the classroom.

What You'll Be Doing
As our Cook, you will:

  • Plan and prepare fresh, nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 0–5
  • Cater to allergies and dietary needs while following food safety and hygiene guidelines
  • Manage kitchen stock, ordering, and food preparation schedules

As An Educator (when Required), You Will

  • Step in to support the team during peak times, leave coverage, or special activities
  • Build positive relationships with children and families
  • Contribute to creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment

Who We're Looking For

  • Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and/or Cooking Qualification (Essential)
  • Certificate III in Early Childhood Education (Desirable)
  • Experience in preparing meals in an early learning or similar setting
  • A flexible, can-do attitude and willingness to support across roles
  • A team player who lives our Uniting values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold

About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn't just something we value – it's how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

What We Offer You

  • A range of shifts to suit your lifestyle
  • A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
  • Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers
  • Wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance program available to you and your family members

Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting

What To Expect
Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

  • A National Police Check
  • Valid working with Children's Check
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Working Rights Check

How To Apply
If you see yourself in this role, we'd love to hear from you. Just click on the 'Apply now' button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we'll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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