Job Description
McArthur is seeking an experienced and organised Chef for a short-term casual assignment within an early learning service.
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You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals onsite for children throughout the day, following an established menu that accommodates allergies and dietary requirements.
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The role will involve:
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Preparing breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack
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Cooking meals from scratch using an established menu
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Catering safely for allergies and dietary requirements
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Completing orders through Woolworths twice weekly
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Maintaining a clean, organised and food-secure kitchen
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Managing food preparation and service within required timeframes
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Working collaboratively with the centre team
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About you:
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Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
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Previous experience as a Chef or Cook
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Strong food safety, hygiene and allergen-management knowledge
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Excellent organisation and time-management skills
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A current Blue Card, or willingness to obtain one
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Early learning or education‐sector experience will be highly regarded
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The role offers, consistent weekday hours with no evening work, and a three-day handover with the current Chef.
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If you take pride in preparing fresh, nutritious meals and can commit to the full assignment, we would love to hear from you.

📌 Casual Childcare Chef (Queensland)
🏢 Mcarthur
📍 Queensland