Early Childhood Centre Cook (Maternity Cover)

Centre Cook – Yarrabilba One | 6-Month Maternity Cover Contract

More Than a Kitchen Job – Nourish Young Minds. Create with Purpose. Make a Difference Every Day.

Join the team everyone is talking about and play a vital role in creating nutritious, delicious meals that support children’s growth, learning, and wellbeing.

As our Centre Cook, you’ll bring creativity, care, and passion to the kitchen, helping to create positive experiences for children through the power of food.

Why Harmony?

At Harmony Early Education Yarrabilba, we see children as confident, capable individuals and proud members of our learning community. Our centres are calm, welcoming spaces filled with curiosity, wonder, and beautifully designed environments including our kitchens.

Our food program is anything but ordinary. It is central to how we nurture, educate, and build lifelong healthy habits in children. We believe what kids eat matters and so does how it’s prepared.

Why Harmony is where you will thrive:

We don’t just offer jobs…We offerBelonging. Growth. Support. Respect.

Enjoy benefits that genuinely make a difference:

- 75% off childcare fees – because your family matters too
- Up to $3,000 referral bonuses
- 15% retention payment on top of Award
- A dedicated learning platform – Harmony Academy
- Wellness support, fun events & a team culture people stay for

At Harmony you will be part of a team deeply committed to child and cultural safety.
We take this seriously every child should feel safe, seen,



heard and respected and we empower our educators to uphold these values every single day.

Our Commitment to Child & Cultural Safety

Protecting Every Child. Honouring Every Culture. Every Day.

We work proactively to keep children safe through strong policies, ongoing training and open conversations. We walk alongside families and communities to create environments where every child’s identity is celebrated and every voice is valued.

Your Role

As Centre Cook, you’ll play a key role in creating a nurturing, healthy environment through food. You will:

- Plan and prepare nutritious, seasonal meals and snacks that support children’s growth, development, and wellbeing.
- Maintain a safe, hygienic, and well‑organised kitchen workplace while ensuring supplies are well stocked.
- Order ingredients, manage inventory, and monitor stock levels to support efficient kitchen operations.
- Collaborate with educators to understand and accommodate children’s dietary requirements, allergies, and preferences.
- Support the centre’s mealtime routines and assist educators where needed to create a positive dining experience for children.




- Prepare occasional cooking and baking for staff celebrations, family events, and centre activities.
- Be open to expanding knowledge of nutrition across different age groups, with a focus on infant nutrition and feeding needs.
- Work Monday to Friday, 6:30am–2:30pm, with flexibility to discuss alternative hours for the right candidate.

Why Yarrabilba?
Harmony Yarrabilba is a 190-place centre in the heart of a rapidly growing community, offering care for children from birth to five. Surrounded by parks, playgrounds, and nature trails, it’s perfectly connected to Logan and Brisbane, offering convenience and an affordable lifestyle just outside the city.

About You

You are passionate about creating food with purpose and care.You have:

- A current Food Safety Handling Certificate.
- Completion of the National Child Safety Training via Geccko, with a current certificate of completion
- Strong knowledge of dietary requirements, allergy management, and safe food practices.
- Practical understanding of food budgeting, menu planning, and managing kitchen resources efficiently.
- Previous cooking experience in an early childhood setting is desirable, but not essential.
- A genuine commitment to supporting children’s growth, development, and wellbeing through nutritious and enjoyable meals.

Ready to be part of something bigger?

If you are searching for a place where your work matters, your ideas are welcomed and your purpose is clear this is it.

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📌 Early Childhood Centre Cook (Maternity Cover) (Scenic Rim Regional)
🏢 Harmony Early Education
📍 Scenic Rim Regional