Insight Early Learning Kelmscott is looking for a dedicated Centre Cook/Kitchen Hand to join our friendly team. We have full-time and part-time opportunities available, with 30–38 hours per week.

If you're passionate about preparing fresh, healthy, and nutritious meals for young children, we'd love to hear from you!

Why Join the IEL?

Insight Early Learning’s mission is to be at the forefront on innovation in early childhood education, preparing your child for a lifetime of growth and learning. Our holistic approach to education begins from the ground up; people are at the heart of our philosophy; and we believe in the power of play.

Nutrition is so important to us at Insight Early Learning and preparing a variety of different meals every day helps the children grow strong and develop a healthy attitude towards food that can last a lifetime. You will be supporting the framework that eating is a pleasurable experience by introducing children to a variety of food from a range of cultures.

About the Role

As our Centre Cook, you’ll be responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious and culturally appropriate meals for the children each day. You’ll work closely with the team to ensure meals meet individual dietary needs and allergies, while maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen.

A typical day may include:

- Preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children, taking into account dietary requirements and allergies.
- Following Australian food safety, nutrition and hygiene standards.
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Reviewing and contributing to the centre’s menu.




- Managing food supplies and helping to work within the kitchen budget.
- Ordering and using food supplies thoughtfully to minimise waste.
- Building positive relationships with children, families and the wider team.
- Working collaboratively with educators and supporting food and cooking experiences for children.
- Bringing a positive and reliable approach to the kitchen each day.
- Supporting the centre team with general kitchen and meal-related tasks as needed.

What You Will Bring To be successful in this role, you'll have:

- Previous experience in a childcare setting or similar environment.
- Current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one before starting.
- Current Food Handling and Food Safety Supervisor Certificates.
- Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe food handling practices.
- A genuine interest in preparing healthy and nutritious meals for children.
- Comfortable working with educators, families and the wider community.
- Happy to get involved in cooking experiences and food-related activities with the children.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Friendly, reliable and positive approach to your work.

What's on Offer When you join Insight Early Learning, you'll enjoy:

- Above Award salary




- Childcare fee discount (conditions apply).
- Anniversary day off each year.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 17.5% annual leave loading.
- A supportive and friendly team setting.
- Early access to your earned wages through Humanforce Thrive.

How to apply: If you identify with our philosophy and this role, click apply now and we will get in touch with you.

(Note: due to a high volume of applications being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)

Insight Early Learning is committed to maintaining child-safe, inclusive, and respectful environments where every child is valued, protected, and supported. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and expect all employees and contractors to actively contribute to safeguarding children. In line with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, all team members must comply with child safety policies, complete relevant screening checks, and meet reporting obligations.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kelmscott WA 6111: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:
- Chef: 2 years (Required)

Licence/Certification:
- Food Handling Certificate (Required)
- Food Safety Supervisors Certificate (Required)
- Working with Children Check (Required)

Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef/Cook - Insight Early Learning (Kelmscott)
🏢 Insight Early Learning
📍 Kelmscott