Cook
- Plan, prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children.
- Manage food ordering, stock control, and kitchen budgets.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen compliance.
Centre Cook
Milestones Early Learning Warners Bay | Permanent Part-Time
About Us
At Milestones Early Learning Warners Bay, we believe healthy eating plays a vital role in children's growth, wellbeing, and learning. Our centre is a warm and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to develop positive relationships with food through nutritious meals and engaging learning experiences.
We're seeking an enthusiastic Cook who is passionate about preparing fresh, healthy meals and making a meaningful contribution to our children's daily experiences.
About the Role
As our Centre Cook, you'll be responsible for planning and preparing nutritious meals and snacks that support children's growth and development while meeting all dietary, allergy, and cultural requirements.
You'll enjoy the support of a national network of Affinity Education cooks, providing opportunities to share ideas, recipes, and best practices. You'll also have access to the Feed Australia program, offering expert resources for menu planning, budgeting, and nutrition.
You Will:
- Plan, prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children of all ages
- Manage food ordering, stock control, and kitchen budgets
- Cater for allergies, dietary requirements, and cultural needs
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen compliance
- Monitor and evaluate menus to ensure nutritional balance
- Engage children in positive conversations and learning opportunities about healthy eating
- Build positive relationships with families and the centre team
About You
You're a reliable and organised cook who enjoys working in a busy environment and takes pride in providing healthy, delicious meals.
You'll Have:
- Current Food Safety Supervisor and Food Handling Certificate
- Experience in bulk meal preparation and kitchen management
- Strong understanding of food safety regulations and nutritional requirements
- Experience working within budget and managing stock levels
- A genuine passion for children's health and wellbeing
- Reliable transport to and from the centre
Desirable:
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
- Previous experience in an Early Childhood Education and Care setting
- Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
Why Join Affinity Education?
At Affinity Education, our mission is to realise the potential in everyone. We support our teams with industry-leading benefits, professional development opportunities, and genuine career pathways.
Affinity Advantages
- 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day
- Permanent role with one of Australia's largest childcare providers
- 30% discount on Goodlife Health Clubs and Fitness First memberships
- Access to fully funded professional development and leadership programs
- Career progression opportunities across our national network of centres
- Scholarships available for further study in Early Childhood Education
- Bupa health and insurance benefits
Our Commitment to Child Safety
Affinity Education is committed to safeguarding children and fostering a culture where every child feels safe, supported, and respected. We have a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm and expect all team members to uphold our child safety standards.
If you're passionate about creating healthy meals that make a difference in children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now!
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