Do you love creating nutritious meals that help children thrive?

At Beyond Early Learning, we do things differently. As a proud South Australian not-for-profit provider and part of Scotch Enterprises, a wholly owned subsidiary of Scotch College Adelaide, every decision we make and every dollar we invest goes back into supporting the wellbeing of our children, families, educators and local communities.

We're looking for a passionate Centre Cook/Chef who takes pride in preparing fresh, nutritious meals and creating positive mealtime experiences for children every day. As an essential member of our centre community, you'll play a vital role in supporting children's growth, development and wellbeing through healthy, balanced meals prepared with care.

Why you'll love working with Beyond

At Beyond, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We know that when our team feels supported, valued and inspired, children thrive.

Unlike traditional hospitality or commercial kitchen roles, you'll be an important part of our daily centre life, preparing fresh, nutritious meals that support children's health, wellbeing and lifelong relationship with food.

· Purpose-Led Work – Join a values-driven South Australian not-for-profit organisation where children's wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.

· Work-Life Balance – Enjoy consistent Monday to Friday daytime hours with no evenings, weekends or split shifts.

· Purpose-designed centres - Modern kitchens and beautiful indoor and outdoor learning environments.

· Supportive Team – Become part of a welcoming team that values collaboration, respect and the important role every employee plays.

· Employee Perks – Discounted childcare gap fees, paid annual First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training, together with optional annual influenza vaccinations.

· Christmas shutdown period: take the week to relax,



recharge and spend time with your loved ones over the Christmas period.

Your role as Centre Cook/Chef

As our Centre Cook/Chef, you'll prepare fresh, nutritious meals that support children's health, wellbeing and lifelong relationship with food. Working 35 hours per week, you'll collaborate closely with the Centre Leadership Team, you'll ensure every meal is prepared with care while maintaining exceptional standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen operations.

In this role, you will:

- Plan, prepare and serve healthy, balanced meals and snacks that meet the Australian Dietary Guidelines and children's individual dietary requirements.

- Develop nutritious seasonal menus that cater for allergies, cultural requirements and family preferences.

- Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness in accordance with food safety legislation and Beyond policies.

- Manage food ordering, stock control and kitchen supplies while minimising waste.

- Build positive relationships with children and support enjoyable, positive mealtime experiences.

- Work collaboratively with Centre Leadership and educators to support children's health, wellbeing and daily routines.

What you'll bring

To be successful in this role, you'll have a genuine passion for preparing nutritious meals for young children and creating positive mealtime experiences. You'll be committed to maintaining exceptional standards of food safety,



organisation and cleanliness while working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

To be considered for this role, you will have:

- A relevant commercial cookery qualification or demonstrated experience in a commercial kitchen, childcare or education setting.

- Current Food Safety Supervisor certification (or the ability to obtain one).

- Sound knowledge of food safety legislation, allergy management and safe food handling practices.

- Experience planning and preparing healthy meals for large groups while catering for individual dietary requirements.

- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage kitchen operations, ordering and stock control.

- A current (or the ability to obtain one) Working with Children Check (WWCC), RRHAN-EC training, Food Safety Supervisor Certification, First Aid Certification, and a National Police Check and any other mandatory clearances required for the role.

Ready to go Beyond with us?

If you're looking for a role where your work has a real impact and you're proud of the difference you make every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a team that's shaping brighter futures for children, supporting families and creating exceptional early learning experiences.

Beyond Early Learning is a Child Safe Organisation. We have a zero tolerance to child abuse, and are committed to the safety, participation, and empowerment of all children. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and child-safe workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, genders and lived experiences, and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

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