Job Description

Job Opportunity: Cook at Stride Early Learning

School hours. No nights, no weekends, no split shifts. And a kitchen where your cooking actually matters.

• If you love cooking from scratch and want a role that fits around school pick-ups or your own family's routine, this could be the one for you.

Stride Early Learning is looking for a Cook to prepare fresh, healthy and culturally appropriate meals for children aged 0 to 6 . You will be the heart of the kitchen, creating meals that nourish growing bodies and introduce little ones to new flavours every day.

What you will do

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children each day
• Plan menus that meet nutritional guidelines and cater for allergies, dietary requirements and cultural preferences
• Work with educators and families to meet each child's individual dietary needs
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen
• Manage food ordering and stock within budget

Why you will love working with us

• Family-friendly hours: school hours, with no nights, weekends or split shifts
• Paid professional development: we invest in your growth
• Supportive team: a positive, collaborative workplace where people genuinely care
• Well-equipped kitchen: if you need it, we likely already have it. If we don't, we will get it
• Free uniform
• Generous childcare discount
• Employee Assistance Program: free, confidential professional support for personal and work-related challenges
• External contract cleaners: so the center stays clean and safe for everyone
• In-house maintenance team: repairs are sorted quickly so you can focus on cooking
• Wage Retention Payment: recognizing your commitment and hard work

What you will need

• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain within 3 months)
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Solid knowledge of food safety and handling practices
• Experience planning menus that meet nutritional requirements within a budget
• A good understanding of children's nutritional needs

If this sounds like you, apply now. We would love to hear from you.

Apply : hr@strideearlylearning.wa.edu.au

Our commitment to child safety

Stride Early Learning is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. We follow the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and have zero tolerance for child abuse. All applicants go through a thorough screening process, including Working with Children Check verification, reference checks . We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.