Part-Time Chef (Wednesdays & Fridays) – Little Penguin Early Learning Centre

Are you passionate about preparing fresh, nutritious meals and making a positive difference in children’s lives every day?

Little Penguin Early Learning Centre in Kilsyth is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Part-Time Chef to join our team on Wednesdays and Fridays (with the potential to increase days as our centre grows).

Our welcoming centre provides a supportive and nurturing setting where children can learn, grow, and thrive. In this role, you will play a vital role in supporting children’s health, growth, and wellbeing by preparing fresh, balanced, and delicious meals that cater to a variety of dietary needs and preferences.

What You’ll Bring

- Qualifications: A relevant qualification in commercial cookery or food preparation or equivalent, demonstrated experience in a childcare or institutional food service environment
- Food Safety: Valid Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (desirable).




- Experience: Background cooking in an early learning, childcare, or aged care setting.
- Dietary Expertise: Strong understanding of allergens, child nutrition, and dietary requirements.
- Child Safety & Checks: Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Police Check, completed Geccko Child Safety Training, and a strong commitment to child safe principles.

Our Commitment to Child Safety Little Penguin Early Learning Centre is a child-safe organisation. We are committed to embedding the Child Safe Standards and fostering inclusive, respectful relationships with all children and families. All applicants will undergo thorough child safety screening, including Working with Children Checks, National Police Checks, reference checks, and verification of child safety training.

📌 Part-time cook (Kilsyth)
🏢 Little Penguin Early Learning Centre
📍 Kilsyth