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“Where Curiosity Sparks Wild Imagination”

ABOUT BASK

Bask Early Learning is a family-owned and operated provider with centres in Logan, Ipswich and Toowoomba. We exist to raise the standard of early childhood education and care in Queensland. Our BASKeteers are the people who make that real, every day, in every classroom.

THE ROLE

- Position: Centre Cook

- Location: Bask Toowoomba City

- Type: Permanent Part Time, 5 hours per day, 5 days per week (specific hours discussed at interview)

- Reports to: Centre Manager

You’ll work alongside our experienced chef in the Toowoomba City kitchen, preparing fresh, wholesome meals for children from 6 weeks to 6 years. You’ll be part of The Little Harvest Hub, Bask’s food and nutrition program, which means daily cooking for the centre and supporting hands-on cooking classes with children. Flexibility and reliability matter, you’ll also provide cover during annual and personal leave periods.

YOUR IMPACT

- Prepare fresh, wholesome meals daily, aligned with The Little Harvest Hub menu

- Cater for diverse dietary requirements, allergies, and cultural preferences

- Maintain safe food handling practices, especially for allergic and anaphylactic children

- Support cooking classes that introduce children to fresh ingredients and food preparation

- Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and compliant with food safety standards

- Work alongside the lead chef as a reliable second pair of hands

- Build positive relationships with educators, children, and families

THE CENTRE

Bask Toowoomba City is a 98 place centre nestled in the heart of Toowoomba, where urban convenience meets natural tranquillity. Surrounded by established trees and natural light, the centre is a calm oasis in the middle of the city.

The centre has a homely feel, a long-standing team who know the children and families well, and additional Support Educators across all classrooms to strengthen everyday practice.



The kitchen is purpose-built for The Little Harvest Hub program.

WHAT YOU BRING

- Experience in safe food handling, particularly for allergic and anaphylactic children

- Working knowledge of food safety and hygiene procedures

- Strong time management and ability to work to a daily service schedule

- A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to be part of a small kitchen team

- Current Queensland Blue Card (or willing to obtain)

- Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willing to obtain)

- Current First Aid and CPR (or willing to obtain)

NICE TO HAVE

- Experience in commercial kitchens or early childhood food service

- Certificate II or III in Commercial Cookery, or qualifications in Early Childhood

- Interest in food education and cooking programs with young children

WHAT WE OFFER

- Above award rates exceeding the EWRA plus performance bonus

- 90% discount on childcare for your own children

- Paid birthday leave each year

- Christmas week closure, 51 operating weeks

- Strong Professional Development Program, including International PD opportunities

- Employee Wellbeing and Assistance Program

- Career progression across our growing centres, with investment in your development through “Grow with Bask”, our internal mentoring framework

HOW TO APPLY

Send us:

- Your resume

- A cover letter addressing the essential criteria

- A photo of something that inspires you (we like seeing what sparks your curiosity)

Email everything to rec••••••••@basklearning.com. For more about us, visit www.basklearning.com.

We review applications as they come in. If you look like a fit, we’ll be in touch.

CHILD SAFETY & INCLUSION

Bask is a Child Safe Organisation. Every BASKeteer holds a valid Queensland Blue Card and meets the Queensland Child Safe Standards. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and we work to make every centre a place where children and educators feel protected, seen, and supported.

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📌 Centre Chef | TOOWOOMBA CITY
🏢 Bask Early Learning
📍 Toowoomba