Cook

• Permanent part-time role (approx. 30 hours a week)
• Based at Scots Early Learning, Hobart
• Hourly rate + salary packaging benefits + Super

Your new role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Cook to join our team at Scots Early Learning. In this role, you’ll plan and prepare healthy, balanced meals and snacks for children each day. You’ll consider allergies, special dietary needs, and cultural requirements to make sure every child enjoys nutritious food that supports their growth and wellbeing.

As part of the Uniting Early Learning team, you’ll work closely with educators to support learning through food experiences and ensure the kitchen operates to the highest standards of safety, hygiene, and care.

• Plan menus that meet nutrition guidelines and children’s needs
• Prepare and serve morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea
• Cater for allergies, intolerances, and cultural food requirements
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming kitchen environment
• Manage stock, food orders, and records in line with food safety standards

What’s on offer

• Permanent part-time hours (approx. 30 per week)
• Hourly rate + salary packaging + superannuation
• Access to salary packaging, which can increase your take-home pay
• Be part of a welcoming, values-driven team that supports children and families every day

About you

You’re organised, reliable, and passionate about providing nutritious food that helps children thrive. You work well as part of a team and understand the importance of food safety, hygiene, and inclusive meal planning.

You’ll need:

• A Food Handling Certificate (required)
• A current Working with Vulnerable People (TAS)
• Experience cooking for groups, ideally in an early learning or care setting
• (Desirable) Level 2 Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Current National Child Safety Training and any applicable state-based child safety training (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest, and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll review applications as they come through and schedule interviews, as we’re keen to engage with someone.

For more information regarding this role, please contact Emily Itchins, Centre Director, on 03 6234 2018 or em.itchins@vt.uniting.org during business hours.

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About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTIQA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.