Little Zak's Academy is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.

Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.

We are seeking a dedicatedfull-time Cook/Chef to join our team atLittle Zak's Academy Narellan ValeIn this role, you willprepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals each day for up to112 children, following ourrotational seasonal menus. You will managedaily food preparation, maintain aclean and organised kitchen, and ensure all meals meetdietary and allergy requirements.

The ideal candidate will haveexperience in a childcare or similar setting, hold acurrent Food Safety Certificate, and have a genuinepassion for creating healthy meals for children.

Why Join Us?

- We are proud to be part of the Australian Government's Worker Retention Payment program. Eligible team members at Little Zak's receive an extra 10% on top of award rates from December 2024, with an additional 5% starting December 2025. This funding is fully supported by the government until November 2026. Little Zak's Academy is one of the few approved providers nationally to offer this benefit.
- Rotating rosters to support work life balance
- Competitive remuneration depending on your qualification and experience
- Up to50 percent staff childcare discount
- Paidwellbeing day each year for permanent staff (after 12 months)
- Health and wellness allowance reimbursing up to$50 per month(gym, pool, wellness memberships)
- $1,000 employee referral bonus for each successful referral
- Employee Assistance Program viaSonder, offering unlimited confidential counselling and wellbeing support
- Paid staff meetings, including dinner provided
- Paid off-floor induction with structured onboarding and training




- Mentoring and buddy system for all new starters
- Study support throughPay for Progression, including Certificate III, Diploma, and Early Childhood Teaching pathways (T&Cs; apply)
- Robust promote-from-within culture with long-term career opportunities

About the role:

- Prepare morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea for the children based on a 4-week rotating menu
- Ensure that the meals prepared meet the special dietary needs of the children with allergies &cultural; preferences
- Ensure safe and hygienic storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks
- Order food supplies in line with menus and within the Centre's budget and check of food deliveries made to the Centre
- To work with the Centre Director to create and prepare a wholesome menu
- Communicate positively with children and staff on a daily basis

About you:

- Relevant qualification in hospitality/commercial cookery/nutrition or early childhood education
- Previous experience in a similar role desirable
- Menu planning and allergy management experiences
- Current Working with Children Checkor willingness to obtain one
- Food Safety Supervisors Certificate or willingness to obtain one
- First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one

Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment

Little Zak's Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have arigorous 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 Academy, you acknowledge and agree toundergo all required child safety checks as part of your employment process.

We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Do not miss out on this great opportunity!

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📌 Narellan Vale | Chef (New South Wales)
🏢 Little Zaks
📍 New South Wales