Position: Cook

Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week

Employer: ZAKSAW 11 PTY LTD trading as Rise & Shine Kindergarten – Marrickville

Location: 373 Illawarra Road, Marrickville NSW 2204

Salary: $79,500 – $89,500 per annum, plus superannuation

About the Business

Rise & Shine Kindergarten is a family-owned and operated early childhood education provider that has, for over 12 years, set the benchmark for excellence in early learning, and today operates 15 centres across New South Wales and Queensland with plans for continued growth. The Marrickville centre on Illawarra Road is one of those centres, delivering education and care to young children in the heart of Sydney’s inner west. The organisation is built on the belief that exceptional learning begins with the people who deliver it, and its team members are treated as the heart of everything it does rather than simply as employees. Rise & Shine has created a workplace where staff feel supported, valued and inspired to be their best, backed by its crew lifestyle incentive program, discounted childcare for team members’ own families, a paid day off during each employee’s birthday week, uniforms, on-site parking, paid team-bonding and social events throughout the year and an Employee Assistance Program. Joining Rise & Shine means becoming part of a family that is passionate about setting new standards in early learning and giving every team member the chance to shine.

About the Position

The Cook is responsible for the kitchen at the Marrickville centre and for every meal and snack served to the children who attend each day. Working full-time, Monday to Friday,



the Cook prepares fresh and nutritious food from the centre’s established menu for children across the early years, from infants through to preschoolers, adjusting textures, portions and presentation to each age group and catering with care for allergies, intolerances, medical, cultural and religious dietary needs. As the person who holds the centre’s food safety responsibilities, the Cook keeps the kitchen, food storage and cooking practices compliant with the applicable food safety standards and procedures, and works closely with the educators and room teams so that mealtimes run smoothly and safely. The role is central to the health, wellbeing and daily experience of every child at the centre and to the confidence that families place in Rise & Shine.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook nutritious meals and snacks for children in accordance with the centre’s established menu, nutritional guidelines and individual dietary requirements.
- Inspect fresh ingredients and food supplies to confirm their quality, freshness and suitability before using them in meal preparation.
- Operate and regulate the temperatures of ovens, stovetops and other cooking equipment so that meals are prepared safely and cooked to the appropriate temperatures.
- Prepare, cook and season a variety of meals using suitable cooking techniques, ensuring flavours,



textures and ingredients are appropriate for young children.
- Portion and present meals and snacks according to children’s ages, nutritional needs and individual dietary requirements.
- Prepare meals that cater to food allergies, intolerances, medical dietary requirements and cultural or religious preferences, following the appropriate food preparation practices for each.
- Monitor and maintain refrigeration, freezer and food storage temperatures so that ingredients and prepared meals are stored safely.
- Maintain a clean, safe, hygienic and organised kitchen environment, in compliance with the applicable food safety standards and procedures.

Requirements

- Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.
- An AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Kitchen Management or a related field.
- At least one year of experience as a Cook.
- A current Food Handling Certificate, a current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and a current Working With Children Check.
- Sound knowledge of protected food handling and hygiene practices, including allergen management, temperature monitoring, food storage and stock rotation, with the ability to keep accurate kitchen and food safety records.
- A positive, team-oriented attitude, pride in preparing fresh and nutritious food, clear communication with educators and colleagues, the ability to work calmly in a lively environment with young children nearby, and availability to work Monday to Friday.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their resume with a valid email address through this online portal. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Cook (Marrickville)
🏢 ZAKSAW 11trading as Rise & Shine Kindergarten – Marrickville
📍 Marrickville