Forever Learning Kindergarten & Childcare is seeking a warm, motivated and experienced Service Chef to join our team!

This role is so much more than cooking, you’ll be a key part of our service community, supporting children’s wellbeing through fresh nutritious meals, protected kitchen practices, and positive food relationships.

If you love working in a child-focused environment, enjoy planning healthy menus, and take pride in compliance and cleanliness, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As our Service Chef, you will be responsible for:
Planning and implementing a fresh, seasonal rotating menu
Preparing and serving secure, nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 0–6 years
Catering for allergies, intolerances, dietary needs and cultural preferences
Maintaining strong food safety and hygiene practices in line with legislation
Completing kitchen cleaning schedules, temperature logs and safety checklists
Supporting child-inclusive cooking experiences and nutrition education where appropriate




Building positive relationships with families and the teaching team

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:
Passionate about children’s health and nutrition
Confident working with allergy and anaphylaxis requirements
Organised and able to manage tasks independently
Reliable, calm, and skilled
Committed to high standards of hygiene, safety and compliance
Aligned with our values and Child Safe culture

Essential Requirements
Certificate in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
Current training in:
Anaphylaxis
Allergy Management
First Aid

Why Forever Learning?

At Forever Learning, we are committed to:
High-quality care and education
A supportive workplace culture
Strong compliance and safety practices
A warm community environment for families and staff

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