Rise Early Learning
We are currently seeking an inspired Chef, Cook, or individual with a love for cooking to join our beautiful Early Childhood service in Abbotsford, NSW.
• Are you passionate about creating fresh, delicious, and nutritious meals for children?
• Are you looking for a long-term role, carried out during school hours, with the opportunity to contribute to children’s well-being and sense of community?
• Are you ready to join a supportive, values-led team that champions quality and care?
If this sounds like you, and you’re up for your next career challenge, we'd love to hear from you!
Our Ideal Candidate Will Meet the Following Selection Criteria:
• A genuine passion for cooking and preparing nutritious meals for children
• Experience in creating engaging and interactive cooking experiences for children
• Awareness of food allergies and intolerances, including anaphylaxis; ensuring a safe environment for all children
• Ability to follow Food Safety Program requirements and maintain hygiene standards.
Essential Criteria:
• Valid NSW Working With Children Check, or a willingness to obtain
• Available on a permanent part-time basis – Monday to Friday – and during school hours (32.5 hours per week)
• Able to commence work as soon as possible (or in January after our closure period)
• Understanding of contemporary child-safe practices, or a willingness to acquire this knowledge, with a commitment to complete upcoming mandatory Child Protection training
• Up-to-date Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, or a willingness to obtain Allergens in Child Care training at own expense prior to commencement
• Current relevant First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma Certificates, or a willingness to obtain/refresh as required
• Culinary qualifications are desirable but not essential; though a passion and/or experience as a Chef or Cook in an Early Childhood setting is.
About the Role
In this role, you will be required to plan, prepare, and serve fresh, delicious, and nutritious meals to the children who attend our service daily. Menu development and encouraging child participation in the cooking process are key aspects, along with helping us empower families with knowledge of optimal meal and food requirements. You will also help foster an engaging and positive mealtime environment that supports learning, curiosity, and well-being.
About Rise Early Learning
Rise Early Learning is a privately-owned and operated Early Childhood Education and Care provider catering for children from birth to six years. We have used our combined personal and professional experience in the sector to design a service which offers spaces for children, families, and Educators to develop trusting relationships, and foster a sense of community.
Rise Early Learning Abbotsford is a 48-place service situated within “Chatham House”; a heritage-listed federation house surrounded by beautiful, landscaped gardens and is the prime location to encourage children’s curiosity, imagination and exploration.
Why Join Our Rise Family?
At Rise, we honour childhood by providing an education and care program that supports the learning of each child. What you can expect:
• Competitive remuneration inclusive of ECE Wage Grant
• Stunning environments and natural resources embedding beautiful practice, education and care for each child's unique learning journey
• Access to a range of benefits to encourage your professional fulfilment and growth
• Exclusive childcare fee discount at Rise Early Learning to facilitate your return to work and know your family is close by
• Free Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Program to enhance your wellbeing
• Working arrangements that promote a positive work-life balance on offer
• Extensive Professional Development combined with in-house training, coaching and mentoring within work hours as well as team building exercises and social gatherings
• Strong focus on driving a positive and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice
• Access to the Rise Early Learning network which spans across multiple centres throughout QLD and NSW (and growing)
• Owners and major stakeholders that care, are approachable, and involved in every aspect of the business.
How to Apply
Submit your resume addressing the selection criteria above, alternatively, you may wish to contact our friendly Recruitment team on (02) 7229 5975 via Ext. 1004. Tell us what makes you the perfect fit for this role and our Abbotsford service. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note there are currently multiple opportunities to suit your individual needs, and we are open to considering qualified and suitable candidates for all available positions . Please also note we are unable to support with Visa sponsorship at this time . We appreciate your understanding and respect.
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