About Woodlands

Woodlands is a growing early learning organisation committed to high-quality, child-centred education. Across our services, we are strengthening practice, investing in leadership, and creating cultures where educators feel supported, valued, and inspired to do their best work.

We are a proud child-safe organisation. The Child Safe Standards are embedded into our culture, policies, and daily practice. We expect all team to uphold our Code of Conduct and actively contribute to a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for children, families, and educators.

Our St Kilda Road campus is seeking a passionate Full Time Chef to provide nutritious meals to children.

About the Role

As our Chef, you will be responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals and snacks that meet dietary requirements, food safety standards, and the needs of young children. Working closely with the Centre Leadership Team, you will help promote healthy eating and contribute to the overall wellbeing of children in our care.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children each day.
- Plan seasonal menus in line with nutritional guidelines and centre requirements.
- Cater for allergies, cultural requirements, and dietary needs.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen environment.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and centre policies.
- Manage food ordering, stock control, and kitchen supplies.
- Monitor food storage and kitchen equipment to ensure safety standards are maintained.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members.
- Ensure menus are within planned budgets

About You

You are passionate about healthy food,



highly organised, and enjoy contributing to a positive environment where children can flourish.

You'll bring:

- 2-3 years experience as a chef
- Cert IV in Commercial Cookery
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements.
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Understanding of nutrition requirements for young children.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage dietary requirements and allergies with care and attention to detail.
- Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
- A positive and collaborative approach to working within a team.

Why Join Woodlands?

- Be part of a supportive and welcoming team.
- Make a meaningful impact on children's health and wellbeing.
- Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.
- Work in a modern, well-equipped early learning environment.
- Join a growing organisation committed to quality outcomes for children and families.

If you enjoy creating nutritious meals and want to play an important role in supporting children's growth and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help nourish the next generation at Woodlands.

At Woodlands, we are committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are dedicated to creating environments where children are protected, supported, and empowered. Child safety and wellbeing are embedded into our culture, practices, recruitment, and decision-making. All applicants are subject to child safety screening, reference checks, and pre-employment checks in line with legislative requirements.

Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef (Melbourne)
🏢 Woodlands St Kilda
📍 Melbourne