Job Opportunity: Cook at Stride Early Learning
Ashby
Stride Early Learning is seeking a passionate and dedicated Child Care Cook to join our dynamic team! Child Care Cook is responsible for preparing healthy, balanced and culturally appropriate meals for children aged 0-6 years in an early childhood service.
We are on the lookout for a passionate cook to prepare fresh, wholesome meals for our wonderful children each day in our early learning center.
This role is perfect for someone returning to the workforce, or anyone looking for family-friendly, school-hour work while doing something truly meaningful.
Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for children.
• Plan menus considering dietary requirements, allergies and cultural preferences.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met.
• Collaborate with educators and families to meet individual dietary needs.
• Maintain kitchen and food handling areas, ensuring a safe, clean environment.
• Manage food purchasing and adhere to budget guidelines.
Benefits of Working with Stride Early Learning:
Paid Professional Development (PD): We invest in your growth
Supportive Team: Work in a positive, collaborative environment with a team that genuinely cares.
Learning Resources: You won’t hear ‘it’s not in the budget’ – if you need it, we likely already have it! If we don’t – we’ll get it.
Free Uniform: Say goodbye to uniform costs
Discounted Child Care: Benefit from a super generous childcare discount of 80%
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – All employees have access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program, offering free professional support for personal and work-related challenges.
Professional Development –ALL PD expenses covered by us.
External Contract Cleaners: Our dedicated cleaning professionals ensure your centre is always sparkling clean and safe for everyone so you can spend quality time educating our children.
Maintenance: We employ our own highly experienced maintenance personnel to ensure timely repairs and maintenance to keep your centre functioning like brand new – at all times.
Wage Retention Payment: We value our team members and are currently paying the Wage Retention Payments to recognise your commitment and hard work.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate – can be obtained with in 3 months
• Valid Working with Children Check clearance
Essential Criteria:
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and handling guidelines.
• Proven ability to plan menus, meet nutritional requirements and work within budget constraints while maintaining meal quality.
• Strong understanding of children’s nutritional needs.
• Demonstrated expertise in food handling practices and ensuring food safety.
