Childcare Cook (Part-Time, 25 hours per week)

Northside Family Resource Centre is looking for a caring reliable and organised Cook to join our childcare team in Limerick. This is a lovely opportunity for someone who enjoys preparing healthy meals for children and wants to be part of a warm community-focused setting.

In this role you will help provide fresh nutritious food each day for children in our care while keeping the kitchen clean safe and well organised. You will play an important part in supporting childrens wellbeing and creating a positive mealtime experience.

• Prepare and cook healthy balanced meals and snacks for children each day

• Plan simple nutritious menus suitable for young children

• Take account of allergies dietary requirements and individual needs

• Keep the kitchen clean tidy and in line with food safety and hygiene standards

• Store food correctly and monitor stock levels

• Order supplies as needed and help reduce waste where possible

• Keep clear records in line with food safety requirements

• Work closely with childcare staff to support childrens routines and needs

• Help create a calm welcoming and positive environment around mealtimes

• Experience preparing and cooking meals in a professional setting

• Good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety

• An understanding of healthy eating for young children

• A careful and reliable approach to allergies and dietary needs

• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a daily routine

• A warm dependable and flexible attitude

• Ability to work well as part of a team

• Previous experience working in a childcare preschool crèche or community setting

• Relevant food safety training or certification

• Experience planning menus for children

• Be part of a welcoming supportive and community-based organisation

• Do meaningful work that supports childrens health and wellbeing

• Join a childcare team where your contribution is genuinely valued

• Enjoy a role with purpose routine and variety

• Children receive fresh healthy meals and snacks each day

• Dietary needs and allergies are managed with care and attention

• The kitchen is kept to a high standard of cleanliness and safety

• Mealtimes run smoothly and support a positive experience for children

• You become a trusted and valued part of the childcare team

This is a hands-on role in a busy childcare setting suited to someone who takes pride in good home-style cooking enjoys being organised and understands the importance of providing safe nourishing food for children.