Early Years Centre Cook

Stretton Early Years and Kindergarten is a privately owned and operated Centre in Calamvale, Brisbane South. We are committed to providing exceptional early childhood education and care to children in our community. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where children can explore, learn, and grow in a safe and supportive setting. 

We are looking for a highly motivated Centre Cook who can manage our kitchen space and provide healthy and nutritious meals to 87 children per day. The role will be responsible for menu planning, ordering, prepping and cooking daily meals. 

We also have a Mini Masterchef Program for all the children, where they come for a fun experience to the kitchen area, to help prepare their morning tea, lunch or afternoon tea. 

Our Centre offers Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea. We cater for all allergies and religious requirements in our centre, so awareness of proper procedures is essential in the day to day management of the kitchen. 

We are a Nature Play Centre and a large component of our learning experiences are outside. We have an embedded Bush Kindy Program, where children are able to attend weekly excursions to our numerous Bush Kindy sites, Community Garden and Fire Pit.

Here's what you can expect from us:

• Consistency of a permanent part time position on set hours
• Regularly paid professional development and training
• A supportive Management Team
• All uniforms, technology, equipment and resources supplied
• An experienced team of Diploma and Bachelor qualified staff members

Here's what we'll be looking for from you:

• Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services together with up-to-date Blue Card, First Aid /CPR /Anaphylaxis /Asthma Certificate of Training & Child Protection.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certification.
• Understanding of menu planning, ordering, prepping and cooking daily meals.
• Fostering a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that promotes children's curiosity, creativity, and wellbeing.
• Establishing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with families, communicating effectively and involving them in their child's learning journey.
• Upholding the center's policies, procedures, and regulations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards.

If you are a dedicated Educator/Cook with a passion for early childhood education and a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of children, we would love to hear from you! Join our team at Stretton Early Years & Kindergarten and be part of a community that values excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

OK, here's what to do next…

If this Centre Cook position interests you and you are keen for an interview, please apply with your Resume to:

*******@strettoneyk.com.au