Exciting Opportunity to Join Una Glen Eden as our Qualified Centre Cook!

About Una

At Una, our mission is guided by five key principles that shape everything we do:

Nature Grows Us

We believe children thrive in natural environments, fostering a deep connection to the world around them.

Let Them Lead

We encourage children to take the lead in their own learning, supporting curiosity, confidence and independence.

Care for Your Forever Home

We inspire children to care for the environment through sustainable practices and a genuine appreciation for nature.

Diversity Enriches All

We celebrate diversity and create welcoming, inclusive environments where every child and family belongs.

A Little Wild Does a Lot of Good

We believe outdoor play, adventure and exploration build resilience, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

These principles are at the heart of everything we do. We provide children with enriching, nature-based experiences in beautiful outdoor environments where they can explore, discover and flourish.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Qualified Centre Cook to join our team at Una Glen Eden.

Working Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm, you will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, while ensuring the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and allergy management.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and understands the important role healthy food plays in children's growth and wellbeing.

What You'll Bring

- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
- Experience preparing nutritious meals for young children
- Strong understanding of food allergies and dietary requirements




- Current Blue Card (Paid)
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain during induction)
- Child Protection
- Food Safety certifications
- A warm, positive and professional attitude
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and prepare nutritious, balanced meals and snacks for children from birth to 5 years.
- Cater for children's individual dietary, allergy, cultural and medical requirements.
- Implement and maintain the service's Food Safety Program.
- Ensure high standards of food preparation, presentation, cleanliness and kitchen hygiene.
- Monitor food stock, ordering and storage.
- Maintain accurate food safety documentation.
- Build positive relationships with children, families and the wider centre team.
- Contribute to creating a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

At Una, the safety, wellbeing and rights of children are our highest priority.

We are committed to providing environments where children feel safe, respectful and valued. We maintain a strong culture of child safety through robust recruitment practices, comprehensive induction and ongoing training,



and clear expectations of qualified conduct.

All employees are expected to actively uphold Una's Child Safe Culture by complying with our Child Safe policies, procedures and Code of Conduct at all times.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo relevant screening, reference checks and hold (or be eligible to obtain) a current Blue Card before commencing employment.

Why Join Una?

We value and invest in our people.

Our benefits include:

- Above Award wages
- An additional 10% Worker Retention Payment already implemented on top of above Award wages
- Family-owned boutique Early Learning Services and Kindergartens
- Paid overtime for meetings and professional development
- Career progression opportunities within our growing organisation
- Ongoing professional development including networking events and annual conferences
- First Aid and CPR refreshers
- Additional funded training including Child Protection, Fire Safety, Safe Sleeping and Food Safety

About Una Glen Eden

Opened in April 2025, Una Glen Eden is a purpose-built service catering for 136 children across nine learning environments, including two Kindergarten rooms.

Our centre features exceptional indoor and outdoor learning environments designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and connection with nature. Fresh meals are prepared daily by our in-house cook, supporting healthy eating habits and positive mealtime experiences.

Our philosophy is woven throughout everything we do, ensuring children experience meaningful learning opportunities that encourage independence, exploration and a genuine love of the natural world.

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📌 Qualified Centre Cook - Glen Eden (Gladstone)
🏢 Una Kids
📍 Gladstone