Cook Qualified (Child Care) | KU Greenwood, North Sydney

• Run your own small nutritious kitchen
• Set Shifts Monday to Friday 4.5 hours each day
• Location: KU Greenwood Children's Centre

For the 10th year consecutive year KU have been recognised as a Employer of Choice! We are so proud of this continued acknowledgement reflecting our workplace culture that allows for people to thrive, innovate, and develop lifelong careers by investing in their future.

KU Greenwood is a tiny long day care in North Sydney, KU Greenwood has a open, friendly and collaborative feel that draws on the teams over 150+ years of combined experience. This stable working environment is an absolute joy to arrive at each day.

We have two playrooms and a green outdoor space amongst heritage listed fig trees. The service is on the roof of the Greenwood Plaza. With views of the harbour and fresh air. Join this highly skilled, dedicated, innovative and supportive team who are committed to working in partnership with families to provide positive and best outcomes for children and families.

The Service is a very short distance from North Sydney Train Station and also walking distance from the new Metro station Victoria Cross.

The Role

This is an excellent permanent part time position working 4.5 hours each day Monday to Friday, to nurture a love of food in children aged 0-5 years old as you prepare their meals from scratch and become a key part of the team.

Duties include:

• Managing the kitchen
• Ordering of stock (from preferred suppliers of fruit, vegetables and groceries)
• Planning and preparing all nutritious menus from scratch
• Assisting in small group experiences with the children and introducing them to the wonderful world of cooking
• Ensuring health and safety are always maintained at a very high standard

To be considered for this role, it is essential you: 

• Hold or be willing to obtain Employee Working with Children Check
• Hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• Have work rights that enable you to work in Australia
• A passion for cooking healthy and nutritious meals
• Applicants must be able to provide two professional references from supervisors
• Willing to complete a fitness for duties medical assessment

Experience the KU Difference

KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including:

• Generous annual pay increases,
• 94% of staff say we live our values,
• KU focuses on wholistic staff wellness through its Health & Wellbeing portal,
• An inclusive culture with a shared vision,
• Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces,

• 20% staff discount for children enrolled in CCS services

   

What happens next?

Click 'Apply now' to be taken to the application form with a Cover Letter and CV.

For more information or to discuss this opportunity, please contact Sarah via careers@ku.com.au (please note applications are not accepted via email) 

KU Children’s Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children.