Casual Cook Wanted - Nourish Little Minds at Rise & Shine Kogarah!

Are you a passionate foodie who loves creating wholesome, feel-good meals that fuel little minds and warm big hearts?

At Rise & Shine Kindergarten, we're not just an early learning service - we're a family.

We are proudly family owned and operated, we've built a community of 14 centres across Sydney and Queensland and are known for our premium facilities, high quality education programs, and genuine relationships with children, families, and educators.

Our Kogarah centre is no different. With warm spaces, welcoming staff, and a warm culture, we create environments where children flourish - and mealtimes are a special part of that journey.

We're now looking for a Full Time Childcare Cook to bring passion, purpose, and delicious meals to our little learners.

What You'll Love About Working With Us:

Supportive, family-like team who values your contributions

Modern commercial kitchen and beautiful alfresco dining spaces

Paid day off during your birthday week

We pay 7-12% above award

Generous budgets for quality ingredients

Generous childcare discounts on our Premium childcare rates

CLIP - our Crew Lifestyle Incentive Program with wellness perks and discounts

Paid team bonding events

Onsite parking

Professional growth opportunities

Comfortable uniforms provided

Bonus leave

Support from a Kitchen Hand

What You'll Be Doing:

Planning and preparing nutritious, fresh meals for children aged 0-6

Creating a social and inclusive mealtime environment shared by educators and children

Catering to a wide range of dietary requirements and allergies

Maintaining high hygiene standards and a clean, organised kitchen

Managing stock, limiting waste, and working within budgets

Collaborating with the Centre Director and educators to support health and wellbeing

What We're Looking For:

Recognised Cookery, Hospitality, or Chef Qualification

Valid Food Handling Certificate

Valid Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Valid Working With Children Check

Experience working in a childcare or similar environment (highly regarded)

A warm, caring nature and a positive, team-orientated attitude

Someone who believes in food that not only fuels, but connects

Sound Like You?

We’d love to chat with you!
Call our friendly Talent Team: 0426 649 006
Or hit APPLY to submit your application today!

Check us out online and take a virtual tour:
www.riseandshine.edu.au/locations

Our Service is committed to providing a safe environment for children and young people. We understand our responsibilities and statutory duty of care to keep children safe and comply with the Child Safe Standards.