Not just someone who can cook. Someone who understands that food is love — that nourishment shapes growing brains, and that little bodies deserve real ingredients, real flavour and real care.
About Us
Cressy Road Early Learning is a beautifully established early education service in the heart of Ryde. We are family owned and operated, with a happy, stable long-term team and an Exceeding quality rating.
Our leadership deeply values creativity, flexibility and wellbeing. We are proud of our multicultural team and the strong relationships we’ve built over many years.
Our kitchen is not an afterthought — it is part of our philosophy.
We believe in:
• Whole foods made from scratch
• Creative, flavour-filled alternatives using fruit and natural sweetness rather than refined sugar
• Limited salt (in line with guidelines)
• Seasonal menus tailored to your strengths and the children’s preferences
• Real ingredients children can recognise
We have a generous food budget and the resources for you to bring your ideas to life.
Who We’re Calling In
We’re looking for someone who:
• Loves cooking wholesome, nutritious meals from scratch
• Is passionate about low-salt, low-sugar, minimally processed food
• Can confidently manage allergies and dietary restrictions (with plenty of team support)
• Values childhood nutrition and developing bodies
• Feels excited about seasonal menu design
• Would enjoy tending to our kitchen veggie patch
• Is open to occasional simple cooking experiences with children
• Takes pride in a clean, organised, joyful kitchen
• Wants to belong to a warm, values-aligned team
Most importantly…
You care. Deeply.
You see this role as more than preparing meals — you see it as shaping children’s health, habits and lifelong relationship with food.
What You’ll Receive
• A supportive, appreciative leadership team
• Long-term, stable employment
• Flexibility in hours where possible
• Creative freedom
• A well-resourced kitchen and strong food budget
• A community that genuinely values what you do
This is not a high-pressure hospitality environment with late hours.
It is a thoughtful, calm space where quality matters more than speed.
We’d Love to Hear From You
Tell us:
• What does “nourishing children” mean to you?
• How do you approach low-salt, low-sugar cooking creatively?
• What excites you about cooking in an early education setting?
If you feel aligned, inspired and ready to become part of something meaningful, we would love to hear from you.
If you feel a spark reading this — please apply. We cannot wait to meet you.
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