At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious and nutritious meals while engaging with children in a fun cooking environment.
- Company: A family-run childcare centre focused on health, wellbeing, and cultural inclusion.
- Benefits: Supportive team, commitment to child safety, and a positive work culture.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team committed to cultural safety and child wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through healthy cooking and creativity.
- Qualifications: Experience in cooking, knowledge of food safety, and a passion for child engagement.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 $ per year.
Do you have a passion for cooking delicious and nutritious meals? Do you love interacting with children?
Our centre strives to be a home away from home which translates through the kitchen, menus and recipes.
We take the health and wellbeing of our children very seriously and understand that nutritious foods help form the foundations of learning.
About the role
We are seeking a creative and passionate Chef / Cook to create nutritious and delicious meals daily.
Menu development and encouraging child participation in the cooking process are key aspects of the role, along with helping us to empower our families with knowledge on the ideal meal and food requirements for very young children.
Skills and experience
- Experience in developing creative and interactive cooking experiences
- Knowledge of allergies and food intolerances
- Experience in devising, reviewing ad adhering to Food Safety Program requirements.
- Current Food Handlers Certificate, Food Safety Supervisor Certificate or willing to obtain
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
- Recent experience in a Cook role (within a childcare setting),
- A current Working with Children Blue Card - mandatory. First Aid Certification, Child Protection Training and Anaphylaxis & Asthma Management Training.
- What to expect
- Full support from our Centre Manager
- Full support from the owners as this is their family business & their life
- To join a team of passionate and positive early childhood professionals
- Commitment to Child Safety, Wellbeing and Cultural Inclusion
Children's safety, wellbeing, and voices are our highest priority.
Arden Early Learning has zero tolerance for abuse or neglect and responds promptly to all concerns in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
We are committed to a culturally safe, inclusive environment that respects and values Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Our practices actively support and strengthen cultural safety for children, families, and communities.
All team members are responsible for upholding child safety and contributing to a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment.
Cook employer: Arden Early Learning
Arden Early Learning is an exceptional employer that prioritises the health and wellbeing of children through nutritious meal preparation. With a strong commitment to cultural inclusion and child safety, our supportive family business environment fosters creativity and professional growth for our team members. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying a collaborative and passionate work culture in a nurturing setting.
