At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for kids, ensuring food safety and dietary needs.
- Company: Family-owned childcare centre dedicated to nutrition and child development.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, on-the-job training, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a friendly team in a close-knit community with great career potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through wholesome food and care.
- Qualifications: Experience cooking for kids or in large groups; must love good food.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
Spring Kidz Coolamon is looking for a warm, reliable cook to join our team on a casual basis, covering full-day shifts (approx. 8am–3pm) preparing breakfast through to afternoon tea for our children.
About us
Spring Kidz Coolamon is a family-owned, 59-place Long Day Care service in the heart of Coolamon, NSW, caring for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, open 6:30am–6pm weekdays — proudly "Meeting NQS" across all seven Quality Areas. We're a close-knit team who care as much about good food and nutrition as we do about play and learning, and we're looking for someone who shares that.
About the role
- Casual position, full-day shifts as rostered
- Plan and prepare nutritious, allergy-aware meals and snacks, following our menu and dietary requirement lists
- Maintain a clean, organised kitchen and follow food safety procedures
- Order and manage kitchen supplies within budget
- Be a friendly, familiar face for our children and families
About you
- Willingness to obtain a Working With Children Check
- Food Safety Supervisor certificate
- Foundation Modules 1 & 2 of the National Child Protection (Gecko) Training
- Experience cooking for children or in a large-group setting (childcare, school or aged care catering highly regarded)
- Own reliable transport
- Good time management and the ability to multitask
- A genuine love of good, wholesome food and a warm, can-do attitude
What we offer
- Competitive hourly rate in line with the Children's Services Award
- On-the-job training provided
- A supportive, family-feel workplace in a friendly country town
- The chance to make a real difference in local kids' day-to-day lives
How to apply
Apply now via Seek with your resume, or call us on (02) 6980 5*** for a chat. We'd love to hear from you!
Casual Cook for Kids Centre in Coolamon employer: Spring Kidz Coolamon
Spring Kidz Coolamon is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and family-oriented work environment in the heart of Coolamon, NSW. As a casual cook, you'll enjoy competitive pay, on-the-job training, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives through nutritious meals. Join our close-knit team where your passion for wholesome food and child care will be valued and celebrated.
