Early Childcare Centre Cook - Findon
Emali Early Learning Centres are high energy, dynamic and caring childcare centres who always strive to achieve best practice outcomes and the highest standards of care in early childhood development for children aged from six weeks to five years.
Emali Early Learning Centre, South Australia’s leading group of Early Learning Centres, is currently looking for a cook for our Findon centre. You will be required to prepare nutritious and delicious main meals and snacks whilst adding your individual flair. The daily responsibility for health and hygiene and food safety would form part of this role, as well as engaging with the children and helping to establish healthy eating practices across the Centre.Our Centres operate between 6.30am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday.
Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for all positions advertised please.
The successful candidate must possess the following key attributes and skills:
Previous experience as a cook
High level knowledge and skills in food safety and hygiene, as required under the Food Safety Legislation 2001
A strong foundational understanding of allergy & intolerance management practices
Able to work autonomously with good time management skills.
Values-based high work ethic including able to always maintain and respect confidentiality (including information pertaining to clients and Centre business)
Commitment to always support the Centre’s ethos and core values.
A genuine passion for providing a nurturing and caring environment for preschool children aged from 6 weeks to school age.
Values that align with the EMALI values of Safety, Joy, Growth, Kindness, and Connection
An awesome team member and team building mentality.
The key responsibilities for this position include:
Daily and weekly meal preparation
Managing the Kitchen environment, including planning, cleaning, ordering, and stock management
Working with external food safety regulatory bodies
Supporting a friendly, secure, and stimulating interactive learning environment with the Children
Ensuring compliance with health & safety standards in line with policies, procedures, and regulations.
Be a superhero for our children and make your mark on the continued success of the Emali Early Learning Centres!
At Emali we are a community of people motivated and driven by their desire to help children grow. If you are a self motivated individual looking for a challenge then we would like to hear from you!
All Applicants must have a current DCSI clearance prior to applying.
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No Recruitment Agencies please
Employer questions
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Childcare Centre Cook?
- Do you have experience planning and implementing education programs in an early learning environment?
- Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?
- Do you hold a current Food Safety certificate?
- Do you hold a current Food Safety Supervisor certificate?
- Do you have experience working with children?
- Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
Company profile
Emali Early Learning Centre is proudly South Australian-owned childcare provider, creating safe, engaging learning opportunities for children aged 6 weeks to school age.
With ten purpose-built centres and more on the way, we create inclusive, nurturing environments where the children and our team thrive.
At Emali, we value honest communication, professional respect, and a shared passion for early years education. Our supportive team culture empowers educators to grow, collaborate and shape the next generation—together.
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