Centre Cooks

Enjoy an exciting and creative career as a Centre Cook with St Nicholas Early Education
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About us

St Nicholas Early Education is our region’s leading provider of child-led, play-based early education and care for children aged 0-5. 

We support and partner with families to nurture and inspire children as they develop the skills to flourish at home, in care, and in communities.

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Benefits

As an employee of St Nicholas, you could gain access to a range of exciting benefits.

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Above-award conditions and recognised paid overtime
3 days of additional leave
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50% discount on your child care fees
Paid sector-leading professional learning opportunities
Employer-funded Paid Parental Leave
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Flexible working arrangements
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Friendly, inclusive and supportive team culture
Contemporary centre environments powered by 100% renewable energy
Reduced gym membership w/ Fitness Passport
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Generous referral bonuses – $1,000 ($1,500 for eligible positions*)
Annual conference and awards
Support from dedicated Pedagogy, Quality, Professional Learning, Area, Staffing and Administration teams
Wellness Package – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), free flue injections and discounted healthcare
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The role

Centre Cooks with St Nicholas Early Education are responsible for preparing nutritious and delicious meals and snacks for children in our care.

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Skills and experience

Experience

  • Experience with food preparation and orders
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Experience working with children (Desirable)

Demonstrated understanding of:

    1. National Quality Framework (NQF)
    2. Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
    3. Workplace Health and Safety issues (Desirable)

Qualifications

  • Working with Children Check verification number
  • Menu Planning and Food handling qualification
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • Child Protection Training
  • Qualification in Early Childhood Education (Desirable)
  • Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training (Desirable)

How to apply

Ready to join our team? Our recruitment process is designed to be straightforward and accessible for all applicants. Follow these simple steps to start your journey with us.

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