Gowrie NSW is a proud not-for-profit early and middle childhood learning organisation established with a vision to see children thrive and amplify their contributions to the world. We achieve this vision through our services and programs for children and families and by providing leadership and professional learning opportunities to the early childhood sector. The image of children as active participants is core to our pedagogy, and we move forward with a strong focus on contemporary practice and innovation.

Job Description

We smile a lot here at Gowrie NSW…because our genuine passion is to create moments of delight every day for the children in our care, their families, our educator teams and the wider community.

We’ve been asking ourselves how we get cut through in an increasingly tight job market.  How do we find the right people to join our dynamic early childhood education team?

Easy. We focus on our core truth and what makes Gowrie NSW different, and it’s easy to see what that is.

We make it about you…and what’s in it for you. Personally. Professionally. Holistically.

The Benefits for You

We are committed to our employee experience and are proud to have consistently achieved above industry Employee Engagement results.

Specifically on offer to you in this role is:  

• Competitive rates of pay + paid uniform allowance
• Free professional development + paid study support
• We prioritise your wellbeing, have a dedicated wellbeing committee and offer a range of free resources including access to our Employee Assistance Program
• We value your opinion, your voice will be heard, as we actively promote democracy and collaboration

About Gowrie NSW - Newcastle (Mayfield)

Mayfield EEC is big enough for children and educators to have space to explore, discover and learn, but small enough to feel like you are a part of something special. Educators implement an innovative indoor/outdoor program allowing the children to choose the environment they would like to experience. 6 rooms catering for 112 children.

Your Contribution

As an Early Childhood Centre Cook, you will have the agency to create a healthy and nutritious menu for children aged 6 weeks - 6 years. This is a permanent part-time position working 8am to 2pm Monday to Friday.

About you

We are excited to welcome a professional chef/cook who is committed to growing with us. You will have: 

• Food Handler / Menu Planning Certificate
• Working with Children Check
• Two doses of approved COVID-19 vaccination, with the willingness to comply with additional health requirements (including booster shots)

Next steps

To apply, please click "Apply Now", answer the screening questions and upload a copy of your resume.

Whether it’s your first step or the next step in your childcare journey Gowrie NSW have positions available across NSW and ACT.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

At Gowrie NSW, we believe in providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all children in our care. Child Safety is a priority across Gowrie NSW and we are committed to embedding the Child Safe Standards through our systems, policies and processes. Child Safety is a shared responsibility we take seriously. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of child harm, abuse, or neglect. All potential employees must be willing to undergo a thorough background check and adhere to our policies and procedures. Join our team at Gowrie NSW and help us ensure the safety of children.