At a Glance
- Tasks: Create nutritious menus and prepare meals for children in a fun, safe kitchen environment.
- Company: Join Thrive Early Learning Centres, dedicated to quality care and education.
- Benefits: Part-time role with potential for extension and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Opportunity to contribute to children's learning through cooking experiences.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's health while developing your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
The predicted salary is between 18.9 - 23.1 $ per hour.
Coniston, New South Wales 2500, Australia
Part-time Contract Associate
About the role
Our assistant Centre kitchen hand supports the centre cook and plans and prepares the food that fuels a centre full of children. You will build menus that are nutritious, appealing and safe for every child, including those with allergies, medical conditions and cultural or religious requirements, and you will run a clean, well organised kitchen.
6 month role potential to extend
What you will do
- Develop and deliver balanced menus that meet recognised nutritional guidelines for children aged 0 to 6
- Cater for allergies, medical conditions, cultural and religious requirements and individual dietary needs
- Review menus with families, educators, health professionals and centre leadership
- Prepare and serve meals and snacks safely and hygienically, and adjust quantities to attendance to minimise waste
- Maintain compliance with food safety legislation and Food Standards Australia and New Zealand requirements, and keep accurate food safety records
- Monitor storage, temperature control, stock rotation and cleaning schedules
- Manage food ordering and purchasing within budget
- Contribute to the educational program through cooking experiences and healthy eating conversations with children
- Support Thrive's child safe commitments and report any concern
What you will bring
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate or equivalent
- Current Working with Children Check for the state the role is based in
- Experience preparing meals in a commercial kitchen, childcare, healthcare, hospitality or similar setting
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements
- Understanding of allergies, dietary restrictions and nutritional requirements
- Experience managing food orders and kitchen supplies
Nice to have
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or Hospitality
- First Aid certificate
- Experience in early childhood education and care
- Knowledge of child nutrition for children aged 0 to 6
- Experience with sustainable kitchen practices
About Thrive
Thrive Early Learning Centres operate across New South Wales and Victoria. Our Learning for Life Curriculum and Thrive Quality Framework set the standard of education and care across our services, and our CARE values, Confidence, Attitude, Respect and Education, describe how we work with children, families and each other.
Child safety
Thrive is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. All applicants are subject to employment screening, including a valid Working with Children Check for the state in which the role is based, and reference checks.
Company Overview
Thrive exists to deliver the highest quality care and education in early childhood, by teaching our children and teams to be leaders and confident individuals whilst understanding what it means to serve the world. At Thrive we pride ourselves on upholding our CARE Values: Confidence. The passion and confidence to shape a better community. Attitude. If it’s to be, it’s up to me. Respect. Be Honest. Be Real. Education. Committed to lifelong learning for the soul and mind.
Assistant Centre Kitchen Hand/Cook in Coniston employer: Educore Pty Ltd
Thrive Early Learning Centres is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for the Centre Leader at our new Mount Evelyn centre to shape a service from the ground up. With a strong focus on professional development, a supportive leadership team, and a commitment to quality education and care, Thrive fosters a collaborative work culture that empowers employees to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. Join us to be part of a community that values confidence, respect, and lifelong learning.
