Bring your passion for nutritious food and community to our Little Zak's family!
Our The Entrance centre is on the lookout for a
Full-Time Chef
who loves preparing wholesome, delicious meals and wants to be part of a warm, values-driven team.
About the Role
You'll be the heart of our kitchen, fueling our little learners with healthy and tasty meals each day. Your key responsibilities include:
Preparing
morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea
for our 4-week rotating menu.
Catering for
special dietary, allergy, and cultural needs
with care.
Maintaining
safe and hygienic food handling, storage, and preparation
practices.
Managing
ordering, deliveries, and stock control
within budget.
Collaborating with the
Centre Director
to design and refine a wholesome, seasonal menu.
Bringing a
positive, team-oriented attitude
to your daily interactions with children and educators.
About You
We're looking for someone who's as passionate about healthy food as they are about community! Ideally, you'll have:
A
qualification
in hospitality, commercial cookery, nutrition, or early childhood education.
Previous experience
in a childcare, aged care, or similar setting (preferred but not essential).
Strong
menu planning and allergy management
knowledge.
A
Working with Children Check
(or willingness to obtain one).
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
(or willingness to obtain one).
First Aid Certificate
(or willingness to obtain one).
Why You'll Love Working with Little Zak's
Up to




50% childcare discount
for your own children.
$1,000 staff referral bonus
for every successful hire.
Career development programs
and
study allowances
(including support for ECT degrees).
Mentoring and leadership support
from our experienced management team.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
for your wellbeing.
Little Zak's Academy is a
privately owned, family-run early learning group
that's been nurturing young minds for over 30 years. We're dedicated to creating safe, welcoming, and nurturing environments where both children
and educators thrive
.
Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment
Little Zak's is a Child Safe Organisation.
We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a robust culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a
rigorous recruitment and screening process
in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.
By applying for a role with Little Zak's, you acknowledge and agree to
undergo all required child safety checks
as part of our employment process.
We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
If you're ready to join a
supportive, family-oriented team
and make a real difference every day — we'd love to hear from you!
Apply Now
or call
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for more information.

📌 Chef Early Childhood (New South Wales)
🏢 Little Zak's Academy
📍 New South Wales