🌟 Join the Rise & Shine Kindergarten Family in Blacktown! 🌟
Are you a passionate Cook looking for a new opportunity with Rise & Shine Kindergarten?
We’re offering an exciting Full Time opportunity, Monday to Friday, where you can bring your culinary skills to life in a fun and nurturing environment.
Our meal-time practice is centred around social development with Alfresco dining shared for Educators and Children, strengthening a family-like environment where children flourish.
About Us
For over 11 years, Rise & Shine Education have set the benchmark for excellence in early childhood education. As a family-owned and operated business, we know that outstanding learning starts with the people who deliver it. That’s why our educators are at the heart of everything we do.
When you join Rise & Shine, you become part of a team where collaboration, respect, and growth are more than just words – they’re how we work every day. We’ve created a culture where educators feel valued, supported, and inspired, because when educators love what they do, children flourish.
At Rise & Shine, you won’t just be part of a workplace, you’ll be part of a family that’s passionate about setting new standards in early childhood education and helping every member of our team shine.
Can you:
- Focus on food prep, remain hygienic, AND hold great conversation with your team?
- Show up every day with a smile, and see the glass half full?
- Work well to the sound of little voices squealing with delight as our Educators entertain in the outdoor play space?
- Create tasty meals and snacks that everyone loves?
The successful applicant must have:
- Recognised qualification in Cookery/Hospitality/Chef
- Current Food Handling Certificate
- Current Food Supervisor Certificate
- Current WWCC
- Strong experience with cooking meals that come from the heart and meet guidelines
- Knowledge of safe hygiene practices
- Experience working as a cook in a childcare Centre will be highly regarded
- This role may be of interest to a Cert III qualified educator
Duties will include:
- Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment
- Attention to food costs including limiting waste and managing stock
- Flexible to cater to a variety of dietary needs/ allergies
- Preparation of nutritious meals that meet guidelines, and taste good.
We will provide you with:
- Generous above award rates
- Excellent working conditions
- Paid day off on your birthday week
- Supportive environment and friendly team
- Generous discount off our Premium Childcare Rates
- CLIP – our crew lifestyle incentive program offering a range of employment benefits
- Modern facilities and equipment
- Comfy uniform
- On site parking
- Paid team bonding / social events throughout the year
- Refer a Friend Program
- Excellent resources and generous budgets
To apply:
- Hit APPLY to submit your application
- Take a virtual tour of our Centre www.riseandshine.edu.au/locations
We look forward to hearing from you!
Our Service is committed to providing a safe environment for children and young people. We understand our responsibilities and statutory duty of care to keep children safe and comply with the Child Safe Standards.
