We are seeking a part-time contract Educator Cook (50 hours a fortnight) to join Uniting Grantham Heights Early Learning Seven Hills until December 2024!

• Base hourly rate up to $28.18 (depending on experience) + Super + Salary Packaging benefits
• Pay less tax - maximum amount of not-for-profit (NFP) salary packaging available up to $18,550
• Five (5) hours per day, mostly from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm, and it may vary depending on the need

What you’ll be doing in this role

As a Cook, you will be planning nutritious, well-presented, and appropriate meals & snacks for children (0-5 years) whilst adhering to food handling and hygiene practices. You will be responsible for ensuring various dietary requirements and allergies are accounted for. You will also be responsible for stock control and ordering.

Who we’re looking for

• Food Handling Certificate (essential)
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education or Children's Services (Desirable but not required)
• Preferred Experience in meal preparation for the Early Child Care setting.
• Flexibility required for all areas (E.g. Menu adjustments and work hours)
• A team-player attitude, with the ability to work effectively with staff and management

What we offer you 

• Maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional $18,550 tax-free) 
• $500 referral bonus
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career  
• Corporate discounts and cash-backs programs with major retailers 
• Ongoing training & development, mentoring and career progression

Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting.

Uniting Grantham Heights Early Learning Seven Hills supports families with education and childcare, including a preschool program and our innovative Bush Kindy. We are open long hours for children from three to five years.

Housed within the grounds of the Grantham Heights Uniting Church, our service offers bright, colourful, and welcoming indoor learning spaces and stimulating outdoor environments that are designed to engage and inspire.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid working with Children’s Check (prior to commencement of the position)
• First Aid Certificate
• Working Rights Check
• Reference Checks

Uniting is a safeguarding organisation, promoting the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all people we serve, including children, young people, seniors, and people with Disability. We are a Child Safe Organisation and commit to respecting children and taking action to keep children safe.

How to apply

If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply Now’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.