Love cooking?
Imagine using that passion to create meals children genuinely look forward to.At The ELO Group, we believe food is about much more than filling little tummies.
It is comfort, connection, learning and an important part of every child's day.We are looking for a passionate and organised Early Childhood Cook / Chef to join our friendly team and take ownership of creating fresh, healthy and delicious meals for our children each day.This is a permanent part-time position, Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 3:00pm, giving you the opportunity to enjoy a hospitality career without nights or weekends.Looking for full-time hours?
We are happy to discuss this with the right person.Why you'll love working with us
Above Award rates available for the right applicant
Significant childcare discounts for your own children
Monday to Friday daytime hours
No nights or weekends
A friendly, welcoming and supportive centre team
The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's health, wellbeing and enjoyment of food
Freedom to bring creativity and variety to nutritious seasonal menus
Your kitchen, your chance to make a differenceYou will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the centre kitchen and provide nutritious meals and snacks that children love.Your responsibilities will include:
Planning, preparing and cooking fresh daily meals and snacks
Creating nutritious seasonal menus aligned with Nutrition Australia guidelines
Ensuring meals meet children's nutritional and developmental needs
Carefully managing allergies, intolerances and special dietary requirements
Preparing appropriate meal alternatives where required
Maintaining a clean, organised and efficiently run kitchen
Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and infection control




Ordering food and managing kitchen stock and supplies
Maintaining the centre's Food Safety Manual, including checklists, records and compliance documentation
Working closely with educators and centre leadership to understand and respond to children's individual needs
About youWe are looking for someone who takes pride in their kitchen and genuinely enjoys preparing great food for children.You will ideally have:
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher
Current Working with Children Check / Blue Card
Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
Experience as a childcare centre cook, chef or in a similar high-volume food preparation environment
Strong knowledge of food safety, allergy management and dietary requirements
Excellent organisation and time-management skills
Confidence managing a kitchen independently
A positive, reliable and team-focused attitude
A genuine interest in early childhood education, nutrition and children's wellbeing
A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care / Children's Services would be highly regarded, but is not essential.Nutrition and allergy management matter to usProviding secure, nutritious food is an important responsibility within our centres.You will play a key role in ensuring every child can safely enjoy their meals, including children with allergies, intolerances, cultural requirements or other dietary needs.We take allergy management seriously and expect strict adherence to food safety procedures, allergy management plans and best-practice kitchen processes.Ready for a cooking role with a better lifestyle?
If you love creating fresh food, enjoy working as part of a friendly team and want a role where your work has a genuine impact on children every day, we would love to hear from you.Apply now and bring your passion for food to The ELO Group.

📌 Cook / Chef (Early Learning Centre) (Queensland)
🏢 Early Learners of Wellington Point East
📍 Queensland