• Location: Strathpine, QLD
• Part-time, fixed term, 3 year contract
• $28.13 per hour + Super 
• Opportunity to take ownership over the meal plan and run your own kitchen
• Unique opportunity supporting children living with significant adversity 
• Located in a central part of Strathpine, close to public transport

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to contribute significantly to research that could shape the future of the early childhood sector in Australia. 

Where every child flourishes

C&K Dixon St Early Years Centre is research childcare centre offering an intensive Early Childhood Education and Care program. It aims to address a critical gap in Australia’s early childhood education and care system, which is currently not set up to adequately support children living with severe levels of family stress and social disadvantage.

The objective of the intensive early childhood education and care program is that children living with significant adversity will experience a stable and enriching early learning and care program and enter school as confident and successful learners who are developmentally equal to their peers.

It is an exemplar model which aligns with C&K’s strategic priorities and the standards and values that are most dear to us as an organisation. The C&K Dixon Street Early Years Centre is one of three research sites in Australia and will be supported through coaching, mentoring and professional development from the Parkville Institute. 

Working with team of qualified teachers, educators, and an infant mental health consultant you will contribute to an early learning environment that is safe, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of children, families, and educators.

C&K Dixon St Early Years Centre are looking for a professional and experienced part-time Cook to join their team. As the Cook, you will be responsible for developing menu plans and providing nutritionally balanced and diverse meals to the children at the Centre.

Ideally you will have the following:

• Cert IV in Commercial Cookery - Desirable
• Quality Food Supervisor Certificate - Desirable
• Previous experience in cooking for young children within a large commercial kitchen - Desirable
• Knowledge and experience in menu planning for dietary and nutritional requirements.
• Current Paid Blue Card or willingness to obtain one

Joining us will bring you

• A welcoming and collaborative team
• On going professional development, coaching and mentoring from the Parkville Institute
• Opportunity to contribute to research and practice that will change the life trajectories of children and families experiencing significant adversity. 
• Access our comprehensive support services like our Employee Assistance Program. 
• Salary packaging available. 
• Holidays over the Christmas/ New Year Period (centre closes for two weeks) 

Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference in the lives of children and have fun while doing it!

C&K is committed to an inclusive workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

All C&K employees are required to undergo background checks which includes a police check. Also, all C&K employees will need to have obtained their 1st and 2nd vaccinations for COVID-19 as a condition of employment.