Childcare Cook | Woronora Heights Community Preschool 0-5 in Woronora Heights, Australia

Childcare Cook

• Permanent, Part Time

• 12 hours per week, Monday & Thursday @ 6 hours per day

Working at Big Fat Smile, there’s a lot to smile about. The joy you’ll get from doing work you love with team members who are as invested as you. And the beautiful relationships you’ll form with peers, children, and families – through shared experiences that are as rich as they are rewarding.

More than a job, this is an opportunity to make a child’s world a better, brighter place. Get greater enjoyment from your work and make more of a difference in the lives of every child in our child-first organisation.

Big smiles and bigger opportunities

We’re Big Fat Smile. A not-for-profit that plays a pivotal role in the lives of thousands of children and families across Australia. We’re early education enthusiasts, with 40+ community preschools, long day care centres and fun clubs, and a variety of community and inclusion programs. Each one dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. And each well-respected for the work it does.

Due to our size, there are big opportunities for those who want to go further. You’ll find meaningful career paths with lots of promotions across our centres. And because professional learning and growth is at the heart of everything we do, you’ll have the support and knowledge to succeed.

Right now, we’re looking for a Cook for our Woronora Heights Community Preschool – an ‘Exceeding NQS’ rated service in Sutherland. What makes this place special is the unique community spirit that you’ll feel part of. The experienced team of educators and teachers care for up to 72 children aged 0-5, in our purpose build building, embedded into our daily routine, it’s just one way we’re looking after everyone’s wellbeing.

A supportive and safe workplace

When the going gets tough (as it sometimes does in this sector), you will find teammates and leaders have your back. There’s a real in-it-together feeling here thanks to a safe and supportive environment, and well-established policies and processes that outline exactly what’s expected and

What your work will involve

In this role you will run the kitchen, including but not limited to, menu planning, preparing healthy meals, ordering stock and cleaning duties. As the Cook you will use your experience to support the health and well-being of the children in the centre through the planning and preparation of all meals provided throughout the day.

What you need to succeed

• Ability to multitask

• Strong communication skills

• A good level of physical fitness

• Be organised

• A current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain one)

• Qualifications in Menu Planning and Nutrition and Safe Food Supervisor certificate or equivalent are desirable – training will be provided for the right candidate and paid for by Big Fat Smile.

There are lots of reasons why a role with us is rewarding

• You will feel supported by a Total Well-being Platform that gives you access to self-assessments, articles, toolkits, podcasts, perks and savings, and other resources.

• You will have the financial peace of mind with 60% discount on early learning and care and out of school hours care services.

• You can save money with our benefits platform with meaningful discounts from over 500 retailers on everyday purchases, including groceries, cinema tickets, clothing, homewares, tech, gym membership and more.

• You can focus on what matters most because you have support from head office specialists and expertise, such as inclusion professionals and pedagogy and practice

How to apply

Please send us:

• A copy of your resume

• A brief cover letter that outlines why you are a good fit for the role

Join us and you’ll be smiling too, when you make more of a difference.

Safeguarding children is embedded in all we do. Through our Child Safe Framework and Values, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children entrusted to our care.