You will be responsible for preparing nutritious meals and snacks for approximately 63 children each day, while managing allergies, dietary requirements, food safety, ordering and the day-to-day organisation of the kitchen.
The position offers:
- Monday to Friday daytime hours
- No nights or weekends
- Christmas closure
- Supportive and approachable management
- Autonomy to plan and prepare nutritious, child-friendly meals
- A healthy food budget focused on quality rather than restrictive cost cutting
- A friendly, established team
- A community-based workplace where you are known and valued
- Consistent hours and a predictable working week
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience working as a cook or chef, ideally within an early childhood or similar setting
- Understands food allergies, intolerances and special dietary requirements
- Can confidently prepare meals in bulk
- Has strong food safety and hygiene practices
- Is organised and able to independently manage a busy kitchen
- Can plan menus, order stock and manage food supplies
- Enjoys being part of a warm and team-oriented workplace
- Understands the importance of providing nutritious and enjoyable food for young children
Our previous Centre Cook remained with us for many years, and we are looking for someone who would like to make the kitchen their own and become a valued, long-term member of our Centre community.
If you are an experienced childcare cook looking for greater flexibility, autonomy and a supportive community environment, we would love to hear from you.