Whiz Kidz Early Learning Centre & Pre School – Northmead NSW

Whiz Kidz Early Learning Centre & Preschool is seeking a Centre Chef to join our team at our 83-place service in Northmead.

This is a permanent part-time position working Monday & Tuesday 7am-3pm, preparing nutritious and delicious meals for our children each day.

As our Centre Chef, you will be greeted each day by our children who, in turn, will become your toughest critics! We are looking for someone who loves cooking for children and families, enjoys creating healthy and interesting meals, and takes pride in sharing their passion for food and cooking with children.

The successful candidate will take pride in having empty plates returned to the kitchen, knowing that the children have enjoyed their food.

In this role, you will create delicious and nutritious meals for children aged between 6 weeks and 6 years, ensuring the highest hygiene standards and best-practice food safety are always maintained within the kitchen.

Whiz Kidz Early Learning Centre & Preschool is seeking a Centre Chef to join our team at our 83-place service in Northmead.

This is a permanent part-time position working Monday & Tuesday 7am-3pm, preparing nutritious and delicious meals for our children each day.

As our Centre Chef, you will be greeted each day by our children who, in turn, will become your toughest critics! We are looking for someone who loves cooking for children and families, enjoys creating healthy and interesting meals, and takes pride in sharing their passion for food and cooking with children.

The successful candidate will take pride in having empty plates returned to the kitchen,



knowing that the children have enjoyed their food.

In this role, you will create delicious and nutritious meals for children aged between 6 weeks and 6 years, ensuring the highest hygiene standards and best-practice food safety are always maintained within the kitchen.

About Us The Whiz Kidz group are family owned and operated childcare centres across NSW and VIC. Our owners are two sisters, both with young children, who have a passion for quality childcare and early education.

Having sent all their young children to childcare, we understand what it means to be able to send your child to a centre each morning and walk away with the peace of mind that your child is being cared for in a loving and nurturing environment. This is the ideal that drives Whiz Kidz each and every day.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience in a similar childcare, commercial or hospitality setting

Qualifications in Commercial Cookery

The ability to adjust meals to cater for different dietary requirements and allergies

A strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices

A flexible, enthusiastic and positive attitude

Good time management skills to ensure mealtimes run smoothly

Ability to work independently and manage the kitchen efficiently





A current National Foundations Child Safety Training certificate

Key Responsibilities

Preparing morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for up to 83 children each day

Menu planning and ensuring meals meet children's nutritional needs

Catering for allergies, intolerances and individual dietary requirements

Stock control and preparing shopping lists

Adhering to food safety requirements and best-practice hygiene standards

Maintaining a clean, organised and safe kitchen

Completing basic food preparation and cooking tasks

Completing and recording all required food and temperature checks

Working collaboratively with the Centre Director and educators to ensure the children's dietary needs are met

What's in it for you?

Supportive and friendly team environment

Permanent part-time employment

Work/life balance

Professional development opportunities

Discounted childcare fees

The opportunity to make a real difference to children's health, wellbeing and enjoyment through food

This position is available to commence

as soon as possible .

If you are looking for a new challenge, love cooking, have a passion for early childhood nutrition, and enjoy creating healthy and delicious meals for children,

we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Our Commitment to Child Safety Whiz Kidz is a Child Safe Organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse. We are committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment of all children.

We are an equal prospect employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

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📌 Childcare Centre Chef | Mon & Tue | Northmead (Sydney)
🏢 Whiz Kidz Early Learning Centre & Pre School
📍 Sydney