Nurtured Education and Care – Gladesville NSW

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.

This service is a child safe organisation and we strongly uphold our child safety policies and procedures. We are committed to supporting each child to learn and develop in a safe and inclusive environment, working closely with families to ensure children’s health, safety and wellbeing. We support and emphasise the rights and best interests of the child as paramount as the children are at the centre of all our decision making at the service.

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 or Full time contract for Certificate 3 Educator

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.

We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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