About the role
Playmates Cottage Childcare Centre Inc is a not-for-profit community based early learning Centre catering for up to 51 children each day across three rooms. We pride ourselves on providing quality education and care to our families within the service.

We are seeking a superstar cook to provide healthy and nutritious meals for children from the ages of 4 months through to 6 years. You will be responsible for cooking and preparing morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas catering for a variety of dietary requirements.

This is a part-time position, Monday-Friday during the hours of 8.30am-1.30pm.

What we offer

• Above award wages
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Small community run Centre with a focus on children, family & community connections
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Above award pay rates and years of service incentives

What you'll be doing

• Prepare nutritious and diverse, age appropriate meals in conjunction with munch and move and our 4 weekly rotating menu.
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment.
• Ability to prepare a variety of meals ensuring proper food handling and safety practices.
• Arrange meals in an appealing manner to encourage children to try new foods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to adapt recipes to cater to children with specific dietary needs such as allergies, intolerances and or cultural requirements.
• Weekly grocery ordering

What you'll need

• A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an ACECQA approved Early Childhood qualification and experience in a cook role
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Current Working with Children Check, First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificate and child protection training

About us
Playmates Cottage Childcare Centre Inc is a community-based, not-for-profit childcare Centre. Our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable childcare and education that supports the holistic development of children. With over 20 years of experience, we are committed to creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow and thrive.

Apply now to join our dedicated team of early childhood educators and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children.

If you have any questions regarding the opportunities we have open, please don't hesitate to email us at [email protected]