Young Academics Early Learning Centre is a leading and reputable provider with more than 50 centres across New South Wales. We are currently seeking an experienced Centre Cook to join our Smeaton Grange  Service. 

This position is a full-time role - Monday to Friday between 8 am - 4 pm

About the Role

As a Centre Cook at Young Academics, your expertise in the kitchen will assist in creating meaningful learning experiences and environments that reflect best practice and align with our service philosophy. As a service, compliance and child safety remain our highest priority, and you will be expected to uphold our child-safe practices in all aspects of your role. You will also collaborate with fellow educators to build strong, respectful partnerships with children, families and the wider community, fostering a supportive environment that enhances children’s health and safety, wellbeing, confidence, and lifelong love of learning.

Responsibilities

• Implement and modify (where required) a seasonal menu created by our nutritionist

• Maintain regular checks in compliance with the NSW Food Standards Code and Health Regulations

• Assist staff and families in providing high-quality education and care

• Collaborate with the staff and families to facilitate learning opportunities relevant to the educational program

• Maintain professional, supportive and respectful relationships between management, staff, families and children

About You

• Demonstrated Cook/Chef experience in the Aged Care or Early Childhood Education and Care sector

• An ACECQA-approved qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care is preferred but not mandatory

• Alternatively, a relevant Commercial Cooks qualification

• Food Handlers Basics Certificate 

• Valid NSW Employee Working with Children Check 

• Knowledge of Food Standards Codes, EYLF and NQS

Child Safety Matters
At Young Academics, we prioritise children's safety and wellbeing. Our values, actions and decisions are guided by our genuine commitment to upholding the rights, interests, needs and voices of children in our care. You will be required to provide a minimum of two professional referees as part of the recruitment process. Young Academics conducts reference checks, will verify that you hold a valid WWCC for paid work, and confirms that you do not have any prohibition or statutory notices against you. Young Academics uses CCTV in our centres and works closely with the regulatory authorities to report any child safety concerns. Visit our website for more information on our Child Safe Practices.