At a Glance
- Tasks: Create nutritious meals that help children thrive and learn.
- Company: Join Story House Early Learning, a leader in child safety and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, discounts on childcare, and access to professional development.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with networking opportunities and regular check-ins.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through healthy cooking.
- Qualifications: Experience in cooking and a passion for child nutrition.
We want our children to thrive both physically and mentally and understand the importance of a healthy and nutritious diet. Through our partnership with the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation, you'll be part of a food and learning experience that truly makes a difference. We are looking for an extraordinary cook who can nourish the minds of our extraordinary children.
As an Early Childhood Cook, you know your key responsibilities and how integral your role is. Instead let us enlighten you on how we support our respected Story House-ers to be the best they can be.
We Value You:
- Free Safe Food Handling
- Upskill to a Food Safety Supervisors Certificate available
- Partnership with the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation (SAKGF)
- Worker retention payment approved provider
- Receive a meal cooked for you at a restaurant of your choice on your birthday
- 75% Staff Childcare Discount*
- Salary packaging options
- People centric, health and wellbeing initiatives including FREE First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations
- Access to Sonder our 24/7 safety and wellbeing service
- YOUR PAY YOUR WAY - Track, Grow and access to same-day pay with our financial wellbeing provider, Humanforce Thrive.
- On-Demand Learning Library with access to 90+ courses, including exclusive ECA training.
- Discounts to 100’s of major retailers
- Service-based celebrations, recognition and regular check-ins with your manager because connection and feeling supported matters.
- Regular networking opportunities to come together and collaborate with other Cooks.
As part of the screening process, candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment physical medical assessment prior to an offer being made.
Our Commitment to Child Safety
Story House Early Learning is committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered and are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. As an Early Childhood Educator, you play an important role in creating safe, inclusive and nurturing environments where children feel valued, respected and protected. We are committed to child safe principles and embedding the Child Safe Standards across our services. We encourage applications from candidates who share our commitment to child safety, inclusion and respectful relationships with children and families. All applicants will be subject to child safety screening, including Working with Children Checks and reference checks.
Story House Early Learning is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment, providing mutual respect for all employees. At Story House, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our community, which is why we are committed to the Child Safe Standards and have Safety as one of our values.
Early Childhood Cook in Maitland employer: House Early Learning Pty
At Story House Early Learning, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, especially for our Lead Educators in Caringbah. With a brand-new, purpose-built service, you will have the unique opportunity to shape a nurturing environment from the ground up, supported by a strong commitment to employee growth through our On-Demand Learning Library and regular check-ins. Our inclusive work culture, comprehensive benefits like staff childcare discounts, and a focus on child safety make us a rewarding place to build your career while making a meaningful impact on children's lives.
