Early Childhood Service Cook – Kallara Early Education

Join our growing team – $500 Sign-On Bonus! Kallara Early Education is a brand-new Early Childhood Education and Care service that opened earlier this year. With our enrolments continuing to grow, we are looking for a friendly, organised and passionate Service Cook to join our team.

Our cook plays an important part in our service, preparing nutritious and delicious meals for our children each day while maintaining a clean, safe and well-organised kitchen.

What we offer

- $1000 Sign-On Bonus (T&Cs; apply)
- Brand-new kitchen and service facilities
- Supportive and welcoming team environment
- Consistent weekday hours
- No weekend work
- Opportunity to grow alongside a recent service
- Support from an experienced management team
- A workplace where your contribution is valued

About the role

As our Service Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks for children attending the service.

Your responsibilities will include

- Preparing fresh, nutritious and child-friendly meals and snacks
- Following the service's rotating menu
- Catering for children's allergies, intolerances and dietary requirements
- Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene
- Managing food preparation, storage and stock rotation
- Completing kitchen and food safety documentation




- Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen
- Managing stock levels and food ordering
- Working closely with educators and management regarding children's dietary needs
- Maintaining a strong understanding of child safety requirements within an Early Childhood environment

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

- A current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Willing to Complete Child Safe Training through Geccko
- A current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
- A strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe food handling practices
- The ability to confidently manage allergies, intolerances and individual dietary requirements
- A reliable, organised and positive approach to their work

Previous experience working as a cook within an Early Childhood Education and Care service is highly regarded.

Come grow with Kallara

This is a great opportunity to join Kallara Early Education during an exciting period of growth and become an important part of our service community. If you love cooking, enjoy working around children and would like to be part of a friendly and growing Early Childhood service, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join the Kallara Early Education team and receive a $1000 Sign-On Bonus!

Sign-On Bonus Terms & Conditions apply.

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