About Una
At Una, our mission is guided by five key principles that shape everything we do:
- Nature Grows Us – We believe that children thrive in natural environments, fostering a deep connection to the world around them.
- Let Them Lead – We encourage children to take the lead in their own learning, supporting curiosity and independence.
- Care for Your Forever Home – We instill in children the importance of caring for the planet, treating it as our forever home through sustainable practices.
- Diversity Enriches All – We embrace the richness that diversity brings, fostering an inclusive environment for all.
- A Little Wild Does a Lot of Good – We celebrate the joy of being wild at heart, knowing that outdoor exploration builds resilience and confidence.
With these principles at the heart of our philosophy, we provide children with enriching, nature-based experiences that foster a lifelong love of learning. Our focus on natural play in a beautiful bush setting encourages children to explore, learn, and grow.
Roles
Cook - Our Centre Cook will be able to assist in delivering high-quality meals to children aged 6 weeks to 5yrs You will have a thorough understanding of dietary and allergy requirements. You will be reliable and able to work as a team. You will work Monday to Friday starting at 6:30 am.
What You Need
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
- A nurturing, professional attitude
- Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to complete during induction)
- Blue Card (Paid)
- Safe Sleeping, Child Protection, and Food Safety certifications (or willingness to complete during induction)
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a reliable Cook to work within our team to create warm, inclusive environments for children and create delicious nutritional food.
You will build strong, collaborative relationships with families, the community, and your fellow educators.
- Menu planning and preparation of nutritious meals for children from birth to 5yrs
- Understanding of the diverse allergy and dietary requirements of children
- Implementing the service's Foods Safety Program
- Delivering consistently high-quality food and presentation to all work practices
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with children, families, teams and the wider community.
Benefits and Perks
- Work for a company that have already implemented the additional 10% Workers Retention payments on top of already paid above award wages!
- Family-owned, boutique EXCEEDING Early Learning Services & Kindergartens
- Competitive salary's (above award) with paid overtime for meetings and PD
- Staff childcare discounts of 50%
- Career progression opportunities in a growing organization
- Professional development, including networking events and annual conferences
- First Aid and CPR refreshers, and additional job training (Child Protection, Fire Training, Safe Sleeping, Food Safety)
About Our Centre
Una Glen Eden is opening in March 2025, it has 9 classrooms including 2 Kindergarten rooms, providing care for 136 children. With excellent facilities, natural outdoor environments, and fresh meals prepared daily by our in-house chef, we create enriching environments for both children and educators.
Our approach aligns with our guiding principles, ensuring that children experience nature, lead their own learning journey, and embrace diversity in a caring and wild-at-heart environment.
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about early childhood education and meet the above criteria, we’d love to hear from you! To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter (outlining your suitability), and a current reference to directorgleneden@unakids.com.au
Visit us at www.unakids.com.au to learn more about our centres.