Bathurst ELC is a caring environment catering to children aged 0 – 6 years of age. We have a close team of supportive staff who work together to make the day fun and inspiring.

If you love cooking, interacting with children and can contribute to providing a culture of excellence towards education, care and supervision of children then this is the job for you!

Essential Criteria for Successful Applicants:

- Efficient and capable of cooking with the ability to follow a set menu.

- Experienced in bulk meal preparation, online ordering, stock management and budget control.

- Strict about complying with relevant food safety and hygiene regulations and standards.

- Able to cater for individual child requirements including allergies and specific dietary requirements.

- Keen to participate in the early educational opportunities of teaching children about healthy food by sharing in lessons and family events.

- Possess a qualified and enthusiastic attitude.





- Help nourish the children in our care with your culinary expertise as well as any input you may have to contribute towards growing our own fresh produce.

- Be a positive person who will develop strong relationships with families, children, colleagues and the community.

- Have a current Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain).

- Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

- Have a current First Aid Certificate including CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis training (or willing to obtain).

- Experience or education within an early childhood setting will be highly regarded.

What we offer you:

- Focus on professional development

- Paid training

- Staff mentoring program

- 2x Wellbeing days

This position will be rostered at the centre Monday to Friday for 5 hours per day. Rostered hours to be discussed upon application.

📌 Childcare Cook (Robin Hill)
🏢 Bathurst ELC
📍 Robin Hill