• $26 - $29.36/hr (depending on qualification & experience) + Super + Salary Packaging.
• Working 8AM - 2PM or 8:30AM  - 2:30PM, Monday - Friday. 
• ASAP Start!

About the Opportunity

St John's Child Care (Neutral Bay) is a not-for-profit Long Day Care Centre, providing Quality Care and Education to birth-6-year of age. The centre caters for up to 44 children and is easily accessible by public transport via Military Road. Operating hours are from 7am-6pm.

As an active team member, you will be required to support the service in the provision of high-quality care and education for children.

What you’ll be doing in this role

As a Cook, you'll create delicious, nutritious meals and snacks for children (0-5 years), making mealtime an exciting experience! You'll follow food safety standards while catering to dietary needs and allergies.

Plus, you'll manage stock, place orders, and collaborate with the team to engage children in fun cooking activities, ensuring they develop a love for healthy food!

Who we’re looking for

• Food Safety Supervisor 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
• You’ll be adaptable, empathetic and resourceful, and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

About Uniting Early Learning

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work. 

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

What we offer you 

• Maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional $18,550 tax-free plus regional benefits plus parking) 
• A range of shifts to suit your lifestyle 
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career  
• Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers 
• Wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance program available to you and your family members 

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid working with Children’s Check
• First Aid Certificate
• Working Rights Check

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.