Join Our Team at Gardenia Early Learning Clontarf – We’re Hiring a Childcare Chef!

Gardenia Early Learning Clontarf is excited to welcome a warm, passionate, and organised Childcare Chef to our beautiful centre. At Gardenia Early Learning, our purpose is to create nurturing environments where children feel secure, supported, and inspired to grow. As we open our beautiful centre in Clontarf, we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Chef to play a vital role in supporting children’s health, wellbeing, and daily experience.

We believe that food is more than just nutrition — it’s part of a child’s learning journey. Our kitchen is at the heart of the centre, providing fresh, wholesome meals that fuel growing bodies and curious minds.

Key Responsibilities

- Meal Preparation: Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals and snacks in line with seasonal menus and dietary requirements
- Food Safety & Hygiene: Maintain high standards in line with food safety regulations and centre policies
- Kitchen Management: Keep a clean, organised, and well-stocked kitchen
- Dietary Compliance: Cater for allergies, intolerances, and cultural requirements
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate food safety and compliance records
- Collaboration: Work alongside educators and leadership to align mealtimes with daily routines




- Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas and feedback to enhance menu variety and children’s enjoyment
- Centre Events: Support food preparation for special events and celebrations

What You’ll Bring

- Experience cooking for children or in a similar environment
- Strong understanding of allergies, dietary needs and safe food handling
- Creativity in planning seasonal menus
- Excellent organisation and a passion for fresh, wholesome food
- A commitment to maintaining a clean, efficient kitchen

What We Offer

- A supportive, collaborative team environment
- Family-friendly hours
- The opportunity to help shape our healthy eating program
- A centre that values culture, community and whole-child wellbeing
- 90% Staff Discount on your children's fees!
- Access to 24/7 well-being and health support, ensuring you’re looked after both professionally and personally.
- Quarterly team-building events that celebrate connection, growth, and fun.
- A welcoming, inclusive workplace where your ideas are heard and valued.

If you love cooking, enjoy being part of a caring team, and want to make a real impact in children’s daily lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join Gardenia Early Learning Clontarf!

📌 Childcare Cook / Chef (Clontarf)
🏢 Gardenia Early Learning
📍 Clontarf