Chef/Centre Cook Full Time-LOCATION: YASS NSW

Full time Centre Chef Required

Early Learning on Rossi, located in Country Yass NSW is a private, family-owned and operated Early Childhood Education and Care Service, with Provider Approval under Falcam Pty Ltd for over 17 years. Early Learning on Rossi (ELOR) is an established Child Safe Organisation, employing child safe employees who are committed to prioritising children's safety, wellbeing, health, and protection.

ELOR is licensed for 100 children per day, operates 52 weeks a year, from 7am-6pm daily.

Role: We are seeking a Chef/ Cook to join our team, Monday- Friday- 38 hours per week

Essential Criteria:

• Certificate III in food preparation or equivalent 

• Food Supervisor or willingness to obtain - NSW Food Authority

• Food Handlers Basics Certificate-NSW Food Authority 

• Working with Children's Check (or willingness to obtain, we will pay for this for you!)

• National Child Safety Training Certificate- Free and available to all

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working as a cook in a childcare centre or similar environment 

• Experience preparing meals for children with allergies 

• Understanding of the National Quality Standards, surrounding kitchen and food preparation

• Childcare qualification

Child Safe Criteria: We will teach you what you don't know!

• This position has been identified as child related work and only child safe applicants need apply.

• We will require a current WWCC, to assess a person’s ability to work safely with children, based on any known incidents that indicate the person poses a risk of harm.

• Applicants will be subject to restriction and probation checks, including qualification checks

• You will be assessed on your commitment prioritising children being paramount in your values, practice and work history.

• You will have an understanding and be able to clearly explain your Child Protection obligations as a Mandatory Reporter, be able to articulate when to report and demonstrate how to report child protection concerns

• Past child related employment details, dates and contact details are to support your application

• Provide two past child related work- based employer references from a supervisor for reference checks to be conducted, one from your most recent previous employer.

• Successful employment requires your details to be uploaded onto the National Early Childhood Workers Register.

• Non-Australians residents or citizens, only need apply with Australia work rights as per their visa, applicants are subject to VEVO checks.

Key Responsibilities;

• Food preparation for up to 100 children, 3 meals per day

• Managing children's allergies, dietary requirements, religious and cultural food preferences

• Support the health and well-being of the children through preparing nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with the NSW Health Munch and Move program  

• Ensure all centre catering facilities adhere to NSW Food Safety Standards

• Ensuring staff in all centres maintain safe food handling practices and compliance. 

• Ensuring kitchen and food service areas are clean, safe, and hygienic to industry standards

• Be involved in special events and children’s birthdays

We can offer you:

• Competitive above award wages that are negotiable based on experience and skill

• Day work only – Excellent work/ life balance (No evenings, weekends or public holidays)

• Paid induction prior to commencing

• Uniforms supplied

• A positive and supportive team culture

Position Start Date: 23rd September 2026

Are you a passionate Chef with a flair for creating healthy and delicious meals? Are you ready to embark upon a culinary adventure like no other, crafting mouthwatering meals that ignite children's taste buds and nourish their growing bodies. Where your creative recipes will be the secret ingredient that turns mealtime into a fun and educational experience!

If you are interested in applying for a role as a casual chef, please apply through SEEK or send your resume and cover letter to: E: ***********@falcam.com.au or P: 0432 241 *** for further information.

Together, let's nourish their bodies and fuel their dreams!