Cook

Cook – Milestones Early Learning Hillcrest
Share your passion for healthy food and make a difference every day

About Our Centre

Welcome to Milestones Hillcrest — a centre where we are passionate about supporting children’s growth through healthy choices and nutritious meals.

We believe that positive food experiences play a vital role in early childhood development, and our team is committed to helping children build lifelong healthy habits.

The Opportunity

This is a rewarding opportunity to play an active role in shaping children’s wellbeing through the preparation of fresh, nutritious meals.

In this role, you will:

• Plan and prepare balanced, healthy meals for children of all ages
• Contribute to menu development, ensuring nutritional value and variety
• Manage kitchen operations including ordering, stock control, and budgeting
• Work within a supportive network of centre cooks who share ideas, recipes, and best practices
• Utilise the Feed Australia Program, a national tool that supports menu planning, budgeting, and nutritional outcomes
• Engage with children and families to promote healthy eating habits

About You

You are a reliable and organised cook who takes pride in preparing high-quality meals and maintaining a safe, compliant kitchen.

You will bring:

• Experience preparing meals in bulk
• Strong knowledge of nutrition and menu planning for children
• Confidence managing inventory, ordering, and kitchen budgets
• A commitment to food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards
• The ability to cater for allergies, dietary requirements, and individual needs
• A passion for educating children about healthy food and participating in centre activities

Essential Requirements

• Food Safety & Handling Certificate (Health & Community)
• Previous experience in a similar role (early childhood experience highly regarded)
• Valid First Aid Certificate (including Asthma and Anaphylaxis) and CPR
• Reliable transport

Desirable:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

Why Join Affinity Education?

At Affinity, we are a values-led organisation committed to realising the potential in everyone — from our children to our people.

We offer:

• Permanent role with one of Australia’s largest early education providers
• 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day
• 30% discount on Goodlife or Fitness First memberships
• Access to the Affinity Learning Academy with fully funded training 
• Ongoing support from our Quality and Education teams
• Wellbeing support through TELUS Health and partner programs
• Discounts with over 100 retailers and Bupa insurance benefits

Our Safety Commitment

At Affinity Education, child safety is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to safeguarding the rights and wellbeing of all children, fostering a culture of safety, and maintaining a zero-tolerance approach to abuse or harm.

LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now.