We are looking for a Chef/Cook to join our team at Kool Beanz SUNS Carrara Childcare Centre which is an 189 place centre.
The Role: The role of a chef in the early education and care environment is to plan and facilitate high quality, nutritious meals in a safe and hygienic environment.
The chef will work in accordance with the Australian Dietary Guidelines.
Educational and Care Regulations, National Quality Framework and State Department of Health.
About You: We are looking for an experienced Chef/Cook who can do a variety of cooking processes.
You must have experience in managing special dietary and allergy requirements, work skillfully within a budget and report weekly costs accurately.
You take pride in maintaining a clean workstation.
Your Key Duties: Prepare a nutritional and well-balanced meal for children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age in collaboration with the Centre Director and other staff on a monthly basis.




Ensure menus take into consideration the provision of 50% of the recommended minimum daily requirements from each of the 5 food groups.
Ensure all individual dietary requirements for children are met, whether they be medically or culturally related.
Organise orders for purchasing and liaise with suppliers.
Conduct weekly and daily shopping for fresh food under the direction of the Centre Nominated Supervisor.
Adhere to budgeting and work closely with the Centre Nominated Supervisor to sustain this.
Present all meals including morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea to be visually pleasing.
Create a menu including an ingredients list that will be sent to families via an online platform.
Liaise with other Chefs and skilled agencies to collaborate ideas on how to create and maintain nutritional needs of the children.
Your Qualifications

📌 Childcare Cook (Gold Coast)
🏢 Kool Beanz SUNS
📍 Gold Coast