Save Our Service | Licence No. 29
About Us
At Save Our Service (SOS), we are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the early childhood education sector. We embrace an Inclusive Employment Philosophy, recognising the valuable contributions that individuals from diverse backgrounds bring to our team.
Our commitment is to provide long-term support to our employees while creating environments where every child can thrive. We work closely with our centres and communities to ensure children receive the highest quality care, education, and nutrition in safe, inclusive, and nurturing settings.
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Full-Time Centre Cook to join one of our valued client centres located in Carlingford.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys preparing fresh, nutritious meals for children and takes pride in creating positive mealtime experiences that support children's health, wellbeing, and development.
What We Offer
- Competitive full-time employment
- Travel bonus opportunities
- Employee of the Month recognition program
- Staff Excellence Program with ongoing support and recognition
- Comprehensive induction program
- Free fortnightly professional development workshops
- A supportive team committed to your long-term success
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and prepare healthy, nutritious, and age-appropriate meals and snacks in line with the Australian Dietary Guidelines and centre menu requirements.
- Cater for children's allergies, dietary requirements, and cultural preferences.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness in accordance with NSW Food Safety regulations.
- Monitor food stock, place orders, and minimise food waste.
- Ensure all kitchen documentation, temperature records, and food safety procedures are completed accurately.
- Work collaboratively with educators and centre leadership to support children's wellbeing and daily routines.
- Create positive relationships with children and families while promoting healthy eating habits.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience working as a cook, preferably within an Early Childhood Education and Care setting.
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain if required).
- Knowledge of allergy management and safe food handling practices.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- A genuine passion for preparing nutritious meals for young children.
- A current Working With Children Check (or be eligible to obtain one).
Why Join Save Our Service?
At SOS, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We provide ongoing support, professional development, and recognition while partnering with quality early learning centres across Australia. We are committed to helping our employees build rewarding, long-term careers in the early childhood sector.
If you're passionate about cooking nutritious meals that make a positive difference in children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Now!
Child Safe Commitment
Save Our Service is committed to being a Child Safe organisation where the safety, wellbeing and rights of children are our highest priority. We have zero tolerance for child abuse, harm or neglect. All applicants must hold or be eligible to obtain a cleared Working With Children Check (unless exempt). Our child safe recruitment practices include reference checks, qualification checks, behavioural interviews and reasonable enquiries into each candidate's suitability to work with children. We ask all applicants to demonstrate their commitment to child safety and creating safe, respectful and inclusive environments for every child as part of their application.