Step into the role of Cook at Nido Prahran, 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.  

At Nido, our Mission and Purpose are to build the capacity of the world’s teachers, including our cooks, to deliver quality early education to children in all places and circumstances. Nido is a place where you will feel happy and fulfilled in your role while being supported to Rise and make a positive impact on the lives of children every day.

ABOUT THE SERVICE:

• 60 place service in a great community
• 35 hours a week
• Close to tram and trains for easy commute to work
• Caters for children from 6 weeks to five years old across 4 rooms 

BENEFITS

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Telus Health
• Parent friendly hours
• Monday to Friday - no weekends or late nights
• Autonomy to manage your kitchen how you like
• Discounted Bupa Membership
• Childcare discount

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 a Childcare or Aged Care setting
• Have experience in cooking for a large amount of people at one time
• Prepare 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 essential 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 School, 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.