Job Description
Thrive Early Learning Centres – Greystanes NSW
Thrive ELC Greystanes is a small, 40-place early learning centre in Greystanes.
We take our recruitment seriously because every person we employ becomes part of our children's everyday lives.
About the role
Your day will begin in our kitchen, preparing fresh morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for our children.
Once your cooking, preparation and kitchen responsibilities are completed, you will transition into the rooms and work alongside our educators, giving you the opportunity to build genuine relationships with our children rather than being someone they only see in the kitchen.
We want our cook to be part of our centre community — someone who knows our children, understands their individual needs and takes pride in seeing them enjoy the food they have prepared.
Key responsibilities
Prepare nutritious, appealing morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea each day
Develop and review menus that are nutritious, varied and enjoyable for children
Safely cater for allergies, intolerances, medical requirements and religious/cultural dietary needs
Maintain high standards of food preparation, storage, temperature control, hygiene and food safety
Independently manage the day-to-day operation, organisation and cleanliness of the kitchen
Order groceries and kitchen supplies, monitor stock, rotate food appropriately and minimise waste
Complete required food-safety, temperature,



cleaning and kitchen documentation accurately
Participate in cooking and healthy-eating experiences with the children
Work within the rooms alongside our educators to support children's learning, routines, supervision and wellbeing
About you
A current NSW Working With Children Check, or ability to obtain one before commencing
Appropriate food handling/food safety knowledge and training
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care OR willingness to commence and work towards the qualification
A genuine commitment to child safety and wellbeing or Child Protection Certificate if a qualified Cert III
The ability to meet the requirements associated with working within an early childhood education and care service
Genuinely enjoys being around children
Takes pride in preparing fresh, tasty food
Extremely conscious of allergies and dietary requirements
Organised and able to independently manage a kitchen
Maintains excellent cleanliness and hygiene standards
Full time Monday–Friday employment
No nights or weekends
Small, supportive team
Hands on and approachable management
The prospect to get to know our children and families personally
Input into menus and children's food experiences
Variety between cooking and working directly with children
The opportunity to commence or continue your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

📌 Childcare Cook/Educator - Full Time (New South Wales)
🏢 Thrive Early Learning Centres
📍 New South Wales