Nurtured Education and Care is a family owned and operated long day care located in Gladesville, looking to onboard an experienced Childcare Cook to join our growing team.

What you’ll be doing in this role
As a Cook, you will be planning nutritious, well-presented and appropriate meals and snacks for 55 children (0-6years) whilst adhering to food handling and hygiene practices. You will be responsible for ensuring various dietary requirements and allergies are accounted for. You will also be responsible for menu planning, stock control and food ordering.

Who we’re looking for

• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (essential)
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education or Children's Services (Desirable)
• Experience working in a childcare kitchen (preferred)
• A team-player attitude, with the ability to work effectively with staff and management
• Ability to alter meals to cater to children's allergy and dietary requirements
• Maintenance of a clean and compliant kitchen at all times

What we offer you

• Above award wage
• Part-time contract
• Shifts to promote work life balance
• Discount for childcare

What to expect
Please know that employment with Nurtured requires:

• Valid paid Working with Children’s Check
• First Aid Certificate
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a Childcare Centre Cook?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Do you hold a current Food Safety Supervisor certificate?
• Do you have experience with menu planning & costing?