Cook| Long Day Care| Short-Term Contract

Child Care Heroes: Cooking Up Healthy Futures

Do you have a passion for preparing nutritious meals that fuel the growth and development of young children? At Choklits, we believe that great food is at the heart of great care and we’re looking for a skilled and enthusiastic cook to help us deliver on that promise.

This isn’t just a cooking role; it’s an opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children by providing meals that support their health, growth, and well‑being.If you’re passionate about cooking, health, and nutrition, we’d love to hear from you!

Learning Is Everywhere

At Choklits Early Learning, we pride ourselves on offering a homely environment where children and families feel supported, valued, and cared for. Our intimate and personalised approach allows us to form meaningful relationships with every child and parent, ensuring that our care and education are tailored to their specific needs.

We take the same approach with our food. With no added sugar and a focus on health, nutrition, and sustainability, we offer a “plant-to-plate” program that connects children with the food they eat, teaching them about healthy habits from a young age.

Why is this the Role for You?

We’re searching for a passionate individual who loves cooking and understands the value of excellent food in early education. If you enjoy creating nutritious and balanced meals for children, and you thrive in a supportive, welcoming environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

About Us

Choklits operates across 3 locations Surrey Hills, Ringwood, and Croydon and we’re searching for a passionate, hands‑on individual to join our team. As the backbone of our centres, you’ll work closely with trades to keep everything in tip‑top shape, ensuring our community has a safe and smooth experience every day.

If you’re a problem solver who enjoys getting things done and loves working with people, this might just be the perfect opportunity for you.



Check out our social channels or the video below to get a sense of who we are.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Preparing and cooking meals for children aged 0-6 years, ensuring they are balanced, nutritious, and meet individual dietary needs.
- Managing dietary requirements, including allergies and anaphylaxis.
- Contributing to menu planning that aligns with our focus on health and nutrition.
- Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
- Supporting our plant‑to‑plate program and teaching children about the importance of healthy eating.

About You

- Previous experience cooking for large groups of children in a long day care environment, or Aged Care is preferred.
- Knowledge of preparing meals for children with dietary restrictions, including allergies.
- Relevant food handling and food supervisor certificates are a plus (HLTFSE007, HLTFSE005, HLTFSE001).
- A current Working with Children Check is essential.
- Certificate III in Children’s Services would be advantageous, but is not essential.
- A team player with great communication skills.

Why Choose Us?

- Enjoy afternoons free after finishing at 2:30pm!
- Work with a supportive and welcoming team.
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Privately owned and operated service

We know we’ve included a lot here , but we wanted to lay it all out, be transparent and seek to find the ideal person for the long-haul. If this job overview resonates with you, we definitely want to hear your story. Yes, you’ll have to wear various hats and probably be prepared to upskill in some areas, but we wholeheartedly believe in the power of diverse experiences and perspectives. After all, it takes a village to raise a child… and also run a child care centre.

Join us in making a difference because we believe that “igniting a child’s endless potential starts with nurturing their curiosity and fostering a lifelong love for learning”, and we need great people with us to ensure we can continue to deliver that.

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