SDN Beranga is a unique, autism specific preschool space with a ratio of one educator for every three children. Our classrooms and outdoor spaces are intentionally designed to cater for the individual needs of children.

Do you have experience working as a cook and a passion for providing exciting and nutritious food for children? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

When you join SDN, you join a village that partners with families to enrich young lives. Our team is a place where we value each other’s unique strengths and perspectives. We believe that the best way to support children is to partner with each other, being generous with our knowledge and skills, and learning and growing together.

As the cook you will take on the responsibility for planning and implementing a nutritious, fresh exciting menu. You will provide high quality, nutritious meals in a safe and hygienic environment and work within a team of early childhood professionals to deliver an innovative, high quality and inclusive service building strong, meaningful relationships with children and families, and delivering the support of the SDN village to their lives.

About you

You will be a passionate, motivated and skilled cook with a special interest in children’s nutrition, inspiring a positive mealtime experience as well as healthy eating habits for children.

About the role

Part Time - Monday to Friday 9 am to 2 pm

As a Centre Cook your role will be to plan and provide high quality, nutritious meals in a safe and hygienic environment and to communicate and establish positive relationships with the team and children.

About the team

The SDN Beranga team is passionate and committed to providing and promoting inclusive practices across the Early Childhood Education and Care sector and take a strengths-based and family-centred approach to their work. The team work alongside SDN therapists who support children within the preschool space enhancing practices and outcomes for children as well upskilling educators’ knowledge.

Your benefits

Above award pay and conditions

Discounted childcare fees & priority placement for your children

Professional training and development to support you to continue to learn and grow

Generous leave entitlements

Employee Assistance Program

What it’s like to work with our village
At SDN, everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

We’re here for you, helping to grow a career you can be proud of, with ongoing networking, training, and promotion opportunities.

To Apply

If you believe that by working together, we can make the world a better and more equitable place, then we’d love to hear from you.

SDN Children’s Services is committed to being a child-safe organisation, prioritising the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. As part of our commitment, successful applicants will undergo thorough screening processes during the recruitment phase. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks including Working with Children Check (NSW) and National Police Check.