Little Zak's Academy is a privately owned, family-run early childhood organisation providing high-quality education and care in a safe and nurturing environment.

We are seeking a Full-Time Cook/Chef to join our Burwood Heights centre and prepare fresh, nutritious meals for children aged 0-5 years.

About the Role

- Full-time position, Monday-Friday (approx. 7:00am-3:00pm)
- Prepare morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea using a rotating menu
- Cater for allergies, dietary requirements, and cultural needs
- Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and storage standards
- Manage food ordering within budget and receive deliveries
- Work with the Centre Director on menu planning
- Engage positively with children and staff throughout the day

About You

- Experience in cooking, hospitality, or commercial kitchen environments (childcare experience desirable)
- Knowledge of food safety and allergy management
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, First Aid, and Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Organised, reliable, and passionate about child nutrition and wellbeing

Benefits

- Competitive full-time salary
- Staff childcare discounts
- Additional wellbeing day
- $1,000 referral bonus program




- Career development and Future Leaders Program
- Study support pathways (including ECT progression)
- Employee Assistance Program

Our Commitment

We are committed to child safety, thorough screening processes, and maintaining a strong child-safe culture.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Apply Now

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Little Zaks Child Safety Commitment

Little Zak's is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a solid culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a rigorous recruitment and screening process in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.

By applying for a role with Little Zak's, you acknowledge and agree to undergo all required child safety checks as part of our employment process.
Additional information

- Work/life balance - work only day time, weekdays
- Excellent centre and team with a good cluture
- Good list of benefits

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