Are you passionate about preparing nutritious, delicious food and looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference in children’s lives?

Go Kindy Newcastle City is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and dedicated Cook to join our supportive team.

This is a

5-day-per-week position , with two employment options available:

27.5 hours per week

for applicants seeking a dedicated Cook position.

37.5 hours per week

for applicants interested in completing their

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

while working with us.

The Certificate III pathway is completely optional and is not a requirement of the Cook position.

Your Role As our Service Cook, you will be responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious meals including:

Morning Tea

Lunch

Afternoon Tea

All meals are prepared fresh daily, and you will need to feel confident catering for children with allergies, intolerances and special dietary requirements.

You will also:

Develop seasonal menus that support relevant NSW healthy eating guidance and the Good for Kids program.

Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.

Manage food preparation and kitchen organisation.

Support safe allergy and dietary management practices.

Prepare and participate in weekly cooking experiences with the children.





Training and mentoring will be provided where required, including support with menu development and children's cooking experiences.

What We're Looking For Applicants will require, or be willing to obtain where indicated:

Current Working with Children Check

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Secure Food Handling training

Current First Aid and CPR certificates, or willingness to obtain

Current Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates, or willingness to obtain

Confidence preparing meals for children with allergies and special dietary requirements

Strong communication and organisational skills

A genuine passion for working around children

A desire to be part of a supportive and passionate early childhood team

Previous experience in a childcare or commercial kitchen is preferred but not essential.

We are open to the right person who has the enthusiasm, reliability and willingness to learn.

Why Join Go Kindy?

Friendly and supportive working environment

Supportive management team

Ongoing training and professional development

Optional pathway into early childhood education

Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with children and educators

A role where your food, creativity and ideas can have a positive impact every day

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📌 Early Childhood Cook (Newcastle)
🏢 Go Kindy
📍 Newcastle