Job - Nido Early School

Cook

Education & Childcare ServicesMelbourne - Eastern SuburbsPermanent / Part Time

Job No : 998833

Step into the role of Cook at Nido Clyde North, where you’ll be more than just a team member—you'll be a hands-on teacher, a role model, and an inspiration to young minds. The kitchen is yours; create an environment to unleash your culinary creativity and passion for great cooking, helping our children create lifelong healthy habits.

ABOUT THE SERVICE:

New, purpose-built 102 place service
Based in a shopping village, allocated parking onsite
The two storey service caters for children from 6 weeks to five years old across 7 rooms and 4 stunning outdoor play areas

BENEFITS

Childcare discount for your own children
We pay the 10% workers retention payment
FREE ECA membership, professional development via online learning platform and conferences
Part-time position, Monday to Friday
Bupa Discounted Membership for staff
On site parking available

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Driven to provide outstanding nutrition and education to young children
Comply with all relevant legislation, early childhood regulations, policies, procedures, and work guidelines
Have experience in cooking for a large amount of children at any one time
Conduct weekly stock take and ordering
Maintain and ensure a high level of cleanliness and hygiene such as cleaning and washing.
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate is required for this role
A Valid Working with Children Check or willing to obtain
A certificate in Commercial Cookery or Hospitality is desirable

HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested or would like to find out more, CLICK APPLY NOW!

For more information on Nido Early Schools, please visit our website (www.nido.edu.au)

Nido Early School is a Child Safe Organisation. We have a zero tolerance to child abuse, and are committed to the safety, participation, and empowerment of all children. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants.

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Hi Georgina,

Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to the recruitment of Centre Directors and Educators to join the expanding Nido family.

With so many open roles in the sector at the moment, I think we should be talking about the differences that really sets Nido apart. From my own experience, they are not always obvious from the outside, but when you get to meet the Nido family you really feel it.

Leaving my previous employer, who I was with for over 10 years, was not an easy decision. I had interviews with a few different companies, before finding my home at Nido.

I remember walking out of that initial interview, literally with tears in my eyes, I knew I had finally found what I had been looking for.

As you mentioned, honesty and integrity are critical and a given, our Services, resources and environments speak for themselves, and candidates merely need to look at our website to understand how engaging and wonderful they are.

We really need to focus more on what a Centre Director and an Educator will experience at Nido;

Authenticity; At Nido they will get honesty with heart
Trust and understanding; At Nido you are treated from day one, as competent and capable
We have the opportunity to inspire Educators and children to reach their full potential and change their worlds for the better, this still delights me everyday
At Nido you can make your mark in the world and are given the respect and autonomy to do what you love and truly make a difference
Collaboration – we are one team, far and wide we inspire and challenge each other
Nido is a family, for me, I have the overwhelming sense of belonging at Nido, my people and my home, this is what drew me to Nido in the first place

I am continually driven by our purpose;

To provide our Educators with the training, environment, motivation, and empowerment to deliver exceeding quality education to children, partnering with families, and giving children a voice and the opportunity to lead wonderful fulfilling lives.

I love that we seek to make quality early education available to everyone, regardless of their economic position. That we focus more on suburban children and advocate for their rights, Nido is truly a movement and not one to join without knowing you will need to put your heart on the line every single day.

Mary Oliver asked “What will you do with your one wild and precious life”, I cannot think of anything more fulfilling than what I get to do every day at Nido.

Kind regards,
Danika x