Cook – Early Learning St John`s

The job also requires the cook to prepare a list of ingredients for the weekly shopping order. Our cook must be able to provide meals for children with allergies and be mindful of this when preparing the food for the children.

The cook will be well organised and efficient in the kitchen and be able to provide a hygienic and clean environment. The cook is required to hold safe food handling and menu planning certificate and we prefer a candidate with experience.

The cook will enjoy being around children and interacting with the families and must have a working with children check or willing to obtain.

Who are we?

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Our services are in the areas of aged care and disability, community services, and chaplaincy and we get involved in social justice and advocacy issues that impact the people we serve.  We commit to respecting children and act to keep them safe. As an organisation, we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

We are bold, imaginative, respectful and Compassionate.  

Essential Criteria

• Food handling Certificate
• Working with Children’s check – WWCC required (before commencement of position)
• Preferred Experience in meal preparation for the Early Child Care setting.
• Flexibility required for all areas (E.g. Menu adjustments and work hours)
• A team-player attitude, with the ability to work effectively with staff and management
• Availability to work Monday to Friday

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a National Police Check, Working With Children’s Check, and Reference Checks.