Job Description
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 secure, 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 ****, 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 to50 percent staff childcare discount
Paidwellbeing 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 viaSonder, 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 throughPay for Progression, including Certificate III, Diploma, and Early Childhood Teaching pathways (T&Cs; apply)
Strong 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 inhospitality/commercialcookery/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 arigorous 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 toundergo 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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