Chef & lunch cover – Early Childhood Education

We are a purpose-built early childhood education and care centre committed to providing high-quality education, care and meaningful connections with children, families and the wider community. We are looking for an experienced CHEF who has worked in the Early Education industry and understands the regulations & working with children environment Key Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and cook

nutritious, fresh and age-appropriate meals and snacks

for children throughout the day. Prepare daily meals in accordance with the centre’s

approved weekly menu and nutritional requirements . Cater for children with

food allergies, intolerances, medical dietary requirements and specific cultural or religious dietary needs . Maintain strict

allergen management and cross-contamination controls

when preparing and storing food. Ensure meals are correctly prepared, labelled and provided to the appropriate rooms/children. Maintain accurate records relating to

food preparation, temperatures, cleaning and food safety , as required. Follow all

Food Safety Standards, NSW Food Authority requirements and centre policies and procedures . Ensure appropriate food storage, stock rotation, temperature control, cooking, cooling and reheating procedures are followed. Maintain a clean, hygienic and well-organised kitchen at all times. Communicate with the Centre Director/Nominated Supervisor regarding menus, dietary requirements, stock, kitchen requirements and any food-related concerns.



Work collaboratively with educators to ensure children's individual dietary requirements are understood and safely managed. Support positive and healthy mealtime experiences for children. Assist with

lunch/mealtime cover and general centre support

when required, including providing support during lunch periods and assisting educators where appropriate. Maintain professional relationships with children, families and staff and contribute positively to the centre's team culture. Participate in relevant training, meetings and continuous improvement activities. About You

Certificate III or Diploma qualified to work with children when required. Previous experience working as a Chef, preferably within Early Childhood Education & Care, childcare, school or similar environments. Solid understanding of

food safety, hygiene and allergen management . Current Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) certification, or willingness to obtain/maintain the required certification. Knowledge of preparing nutritious and age-appropriate meals for young children. Ability to cater for allergies, intolerances and individual dietary requirements. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Ability to work independently and manage the kitchen effectively. Good communication and teamwork skills. Current Working With Children Check or willingness to obtain one. A genuine interest in children's nutrition, wellbeing and early childhood environments.Previous experience in an administration, customer service, marketing or enrolment coordination role (childcare or education sector highly regarded) A current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain one)

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📌 Chef & lunch cover – Early Childhood Education (Sydney)
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