Something special is opening in Warranwood this October and we’re looking an extraordinary cook who can nourish the minds of our extraordinary children to join us from the very beginning.

We want our children to thrive both physically and mentally and understand the importance of a healthy and nutritious diet. Through our partnership with the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation, you'll be part of a food and learning experience that truly makes a difference.

This is your chance to step into a brand-new, purpose-built 127-place service and help shape how it feels, how it runs and how learning comes to life from day one.

Already a Story House-er? 🧩 Please apply via Main St and speak with your manager before submitting your application. If not, keep scrolling. 

But what does the journey look like from here?

If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to attend a face to face interview with members of our leadership team.

This process will focus on our Story House values, your approach to teamwork and relationships, and how you contribute to safe, inclusive and engaging environments for children, families and teams.

This is more than an interview. It’s your opportunity to:

🧩 Learn more about the vision for the new service
🧩 Meet members of the leadership team
🧩 Share your strengths, experience and career goals
🧩 Show us how you bring our values to life each day

We’re intentionally building this team from day one and we want every piece to fit beautifully.

As part of the screening process, candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment physical medical assessment prior to an offer being made.

We Value You:

🧩Free Safe Food Handling

🧩Upskill to a Food Safety Supervisors Certificate available

🧩Partnership with the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation (SAKGF) 

🧩Worker retention payment approved provider

🧩Receive a meal cooked for you at a restaurant of your choice on your birthday

🧩75% Staff Childcare Discount*

🧩People centric, health and wellbeing initiatives inc FREE First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations

🧩Access to Sonder our 24/7 safety and wellbeing service

🧩YOUR PAY YOUR WAY - Track, Grow and access to same-day pay with our financial wellbeing provider, Humanforce Thrive. 

🧩On-Demand Learning Library with access 90+ courses, including exclusive ECA training.

🧩Discounts to 100’s of major retailers

🧩Service-based celebrations, recognition and regular check-ins with your manager because connection and feeling supported matters.

🧩Regular networking opportunities to come together and collaborate with other Cooks.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Story House Early Learning is committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered and are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.

As an Early Childhood Educator, you play an important role in creating safe, inclusive and nurturing environments where children feel valued, respected and protected.

We are committed to child safe principles and embedding the Child Safe Standards across our services. We encourage applications from candidates who share our commitment to child safety, inclusion and respectful relationships with children and families.

All applicants will be subject to child safety screening, including Working with Children Checks and reference checks.

For positions based in New South Wales: All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Story House Early Learning is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment, providing mutual respect for all employees.

At Story House, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our community, which is why we are committed to the Child Safe Standards and have Safety as one of our values.

*CCS eligible care