Cook / Kitchenhand

Do you have a passion for cooking? Are you seeking a job where you can use that passion, but work family-friendly hours in an environment which is all about a positive workplace culture? If the answer is ‘yes,’ we may have the perfect opportunity for you.

Our architecturally-designed, purpose-built childcare centre in The Junction near Newcastle has an opportunity for a Cook / Kitchen Hand to prepare and cook meals for our children. The centre is a small 3-room centre, and is staffed by a welcoming and compassionate team of educators. We are inviting applications from enthusiastic cooks who are looking to work part-time, between 8am and 1.30pm, Monday to Friday.

This opportunity is ideal for home cooks and experienced chefs alike, and would suit someone who enjoys working independently in a supportive environment.

Professional cooking experience is not required: passionate home cooks are welcome to apply!

At Imagine Early Learning & Childcare, our close-knit network of family-owned-and-operated centres are a community which nurtures curiosity and inspires dreams.

At Imagine, we offer:

🌱 Consistent and stable working hours

🌱 Discounted gym memberships at Genesis Fitness

🌱 A positive team culture that promotes respect, integrity, joy and collaboration

Duties include:

🌱 Preparing and cooking simple meals and snacks for children

🌱 Maintaining an exceptional level of cleanliness and hygiene in food preparation areas

Essential Selection Criteria:

🌱 Current Safe Food Handling Certificate (or willing to obtain)

🌱 Strong attention to safe food handling procedures

🌱 Excellent organisational and time management skills

Hours: 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (between school hours)

If you are ready to reclaim your evenings and weekends, work in an environment that is both fun and rewarding, and have the skills that we are seeking, then we encourage you to submit your application.

To apply, please send through your resume and a cover letter via this site.