Emali Early Learning Centres are high energy, dynamic and caring childcare centres who always strive to achieve best practice outcomes and the highest standards of care in early childhood development for children aged from six weeks to five years.

Emali Early Learning Centre, South Australia’s leading group of Early Learning Centres, is currently looking for a cook for our Findon centre. You will be required to prepare nutritious and delicious main meals and snacks whilst adding your individual flair. The daily responsibility for health and hygiene and food safety would form part of this role, as well as engaging with the children and helping to establish healthy eating practices across the Centre.Our Centres operate between 6.30am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday.

Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for all positions advertised please.

The successful candidate must possess the following key attributes and skills:

Previous experience as a cook

High level knowledge and skills in food safety and hygiene, as required under the Food Safety Legislation 2001

A robust foundational understanding of allergy & intolerance management practices

Able to work autonomously with good time management skills.





Values-based high work ethic including able to always maintain and respect confidentiality (including information pertaining to clients and Centre business)

Commitment to always support the Centre’s ethos and core values.

A genuine passion for providing a nurturing and caring environment for preschool children aged from 6 weeks to school age.

Values that align with the EMALI values of Safety, Joy, Growth, Kindness, and Connection An awesome team member and team building mentality.

The key responsibilities for this position include:

Daily and weekly meal preparation

Managing the Kitchen environment, including planning, cleaning, ordering, and stock management

Working with external food safety regulatory bodies

Supporting a friendly, secure, and stimulating interactive learning environment with the Children

Ensuring compliance with health & safety standards in line with policies, procedures, and regulations.

Be a superhero for our children and make your mark on the continued success of the Emali Early Learning Centres!

At Emali we are a community of people motivated and driven by their desire to help children grow. If you are a self motivated individual looking for a challenge then we would like to hear from you!

All Applicants must have a current DCSI clearance prior to applying.

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No Recruitment Agencies please

📌 Early Childcare Centre Cook - Findon
🏢 Emali
📍 Findon