ChildCare Cook - Qualified | KU Craigieburn Children's Centre at KU Children's Services

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cooking, Nutrition, Food Safety, Menu Planning, Stock Management, Child Interaction, Health Standards, Cultural Diversity

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

The Service At KU Craigieburn, we’re not just about childcare – we’re about creating a place where childhood is celebrated and nurtured. Our purpose-built, 80-place service plays a vital role in the heart of the Hume Council community, offering high-quality education and care to families from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We’re passionate about weaving home languages and cultural diversity into everything we do, helping children develop a strong sense of belonging and identity while reflecting the rich, vibrant community around us. Our natural outdoor learning environment is a true extension of our philosophy, designed to inspire curiosity and exploration. We believe in fostering a deeper connection with nature, encouraging children to learn about sustainability through hands-on experiences that empower them to care for the world around them. The Role This is an excellent permanent part time position working 7:30am - 2:00pm including a 30 min unpaid lunch break, on Monday to Friday, to nurture a love of food in children aged 0-5 years old as you prepare their meals from scratch and become a key part of the team. Duties include: Managing the kitchen Ordering of stock (from preferred suppliers of fruit, vegetables and groceries) Planning and preparing all nutritious menus from scratch Assisting in small group experiences with the children and introducing them to the wonderful world of cooking Ensuring health and safety are always maintained at a very high standard To be considered for this role, it is essential you: Have work rights that enable you to work in Australia Hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) OR hold food safety and food handling qualifications Hold or be willing to obtain Employee Working with Children Check A passion for cooking healthy and nutritious meals Applicants must be able to provide two professional references from supervisors Experience the KU Difference KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including: Generous annual pay increases, 94% of staff say we live our values, KU focuses on wholistic staff wellness through its Health & Wellbeing portal, An inclusive culture with a shared vision, Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces, What happens next? Click 'Apply now' to be taken to the application form with a Cover Letter and CV. For more information or to discuss this opportunity, please contact Sarah via 02 9268 3959 or careers@ku.com.au (please note applications are not accepted via email) KU Children’s Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children.

Responsibilities

The role involves managing the kitchen, ordering stock, and preparing nutritious meals from scratch for children aged 0-5 years. Additionally, the cook will assist in small group experiences with children to introduce them to cooking.