At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious, nutritious meals for children in a supportive early childhood environment.
- Company: C&K, Queensland's leading provider of early childhood education with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly wage, subsidised training, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Join a child-safe organisation committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in children's lives while enjoying a consistent Monday to Friday roster.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery preferred, but experience is valued.
The predicted salary is between 38.92 - 38.92 $ per hour.
At C&K, our purpose is to make a positive impact on children's lives.
It's what we've been doing for more than 115 years.
Through evidence-based thinking, hard work and true compassion, we've built a trusted reputation as Queensland's leading provider of early childhood education.
And as a child safe organisation, we put children's safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, creating nurturing spaces where children can learn, explore, play and grow.
Help Shape Futures at C&K North Caloundra Community Child Care Centre
At C&K, we know that healthy, nutritious meals play an important role in helping children learn, grow and thrive.
We're looking for a dedicated Cook to join our North Caloundra team and help create delicious, nutritious meals for young children in a warm and welcoming early childhood environment.
C&K North Caloundra is a long-established service with strong community connections and a reputation for quality.
Recently recognised as a finalist in the Local Business Awards, the centre is celebrated for its commitment to children, families and the local community.
This is more than a cooking role.
It's an opportunity to be part of a supportive team where your work makes a meaningful difference every day.
From preparing healthy meals to sharing smiles with children and educators, you'll play an important role in creating a place where children belong and grow.
- Monday to Friday
- Consistent weekly roster
What you'll do
- Plan and prepare nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks.
- Cater for a range of dietary, allergy and cultural requirements.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
- Manage food ordering, stock rotation and kitchen budgets.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, health and hygiene standards.
- Work closely with the centre team to support children's wellbeing.
- Find Your Better Way and Enjoy the Benefits
Every C&K career helps children belong and grow. We'll set you up for success with a range of benefits, programs and opportunities to help you earn, be well and grow.
Be rewarded with a wage rate of $33.45 - $38.92 per hour plus superannuation.
- Access a nationally recognised qualification in the high-demand field of early childhood education and care with subsidised training for eligible students through the C&K College.
- Funded Blue Card and Police Check.
- Be supported by a connected team in a values-led organisation.
- What you'll bring
If you're committed to guiding children's early learning and development, we'll set you up for success!
We strongly uphold our child safety policies and procedures.
To thrive and succeed in this role, you will have
- A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or related discipline) and Quality Food Supervisor Certificate is ideal, but we are happy to consider unqualified applicants with experience.
- Valid Blue Card and current Police Check.
- Completion of the National Child Safety Training – Foundation Certificate
Join us and find a better way with C&K - for children, for you, for always.
C&K is a child-safe organisation and all C&K employees are required to undergo a police check and not be a'Restricted Person' or Suspended Educator under the QLD Blue Card System.
We welcome applicants who identify as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a Culturally and /or Linguistically Diverse background and/or those with additional needs.
Cook in Caloundra employer: C&K Association
C&K is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact on children's lives through high-quality early childhood education. Located in the beautiful Peregian Springs, we offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth, including access to mentoring programs and generous benefits like discounted childcare. Join our passionate team and enjoy a fulfilling career where you can truly shape futures and make a difference in the community.
