Monday - Friday with set hours, enjoy a great work-life balance with no weekends

Inclusive & supportive team & get mentored by our experienced centre management

Monday - Friday with set hours, enjoy a great work-life balance with no weekends

Modern, purpose built centre & excellent kitchen facilities

Inclusive & supportive team & get mentored by our experienced centre management

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 dedicated

full-time Cook/Chef

to join our team at

Little Zak’s Academy Corrimal.

In this role, you will

prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals

each day for children, following our

rotational seasonal menus . You will manage

daily food preparation , maintain a

clean and organised kitchen , and ensure all meals meet

dietary and allergy requirements .

The ideal candidate will have

experience in a childcare or similar setting , hold a

current Food Safety Certificate , and have a genuine

passion 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 Academy now receive an additional 15% on top of award rates.



The Australian Government announced that the Worker Retention Payment program would be extended until 30 June 2028, continuing to support wage increases for eligible early childhood educators. Little Zak's Academy was one of the first approved providers nationally to participate in this initiative, ensuring our team could access these additional benefits from the commencement of the program.

Competitive remuneration

depending on your qualification and experience

Up to 50 percent staff childcare discount

Paid wellbeing 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 via Sonder , 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 through Pay for Progression , including Certificate III, Diploma, and Early Childhood Teaching pathways (T&Cs; apply)

Solid 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 desirableMenu 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 a rigorous 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 to undergo all required child safety checks

as part of our 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.

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