Childcare Cook

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality, nutritious meals and snacks for children daily
• Manage menu planning, budgeting, stock ordering, and inventory control
• Ensure a clean and safe kitchen environment in accordance with Food Safety regulations
• Adhere to strict dietary and allergy safety requirements
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety

Requirements

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an ACECQA approved Early Childhood qualification
• Experience in a cook role within a professional kitchen
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Current First Aid certification
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (completed or willingness to obtain)
• Proven experience in menu planning and managing dietary/allergy requirements

Benefits

• 10% above award wages
• Access to childcare fee discounts at G8 Education Centres
• Opportunities for career advancement within a network of 400+ centres
• Access to Wonder.LAB online learning platform for professional development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing counselling services
• Access to an exclusive benefits platform with 600+ retailers
• Uniforms provided and access to health and wellness programs

About the Company

G8 Education is a leading provider of quality early childhood education and care in Australia. With more than 400 centres nationwide and a team of over 10,000 members, we are driven by our purpose to nurture the greatness in every child to grow, thrive, and learn.