Job Description

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Love cooking? Imagine using that passion to create meals children genuinely look forward to.

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At The ELO Group , we believe food is about much more than filling little tummies. It is comfort, connection, learning and an significant part of every child's day.

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We are looking for a passionate and organised Early Childhood Cook / Chef to join our friendly team and take ownership of creating fresh, healthy and delicious meals for our children each day .

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This is a permanent part-time position, Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 3:00pm , giving you the opportunity to enjoy a hospitality career without nights or weekends.

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Looking for full-time hours? We are happy to discuss this with the right person.

Why you'll love working with us n

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- Above Award rates available for the right applicant
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- Significant childcare discounts for your own children
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- Monday to Friday daytime hours
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- No nights or weekends
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- A friendly, welcoming and supportive centre team
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- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's health, wellbeing and enjoyment of food
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- Freedom to bring creativity and variety to nutritious seasonal menus
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- Your kitchen, your opportunity to make a difference
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Your responsibilities will include: nn
- Planning, preparing and cooking fresh daily meals and snacks
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- Creating nutritious seasonal menus aligned with Nutrition Australia guidelines
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- Ensuring meals meet children's nutritional and developmental needs
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- Carefully managing allergies, intolerances and special dietary requirements
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- Preparing appropriate meal alternatives where required
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- Maintaining a clean, organised and efficiently run kitchen
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- Maintaining high standards of food safety,



hygiene and infection control
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- Ordering food and managing kitchen stock and supplies
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- Maintaining the centre's Food Safety Manual, including checklists, records and compliance documentation
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- Working closely with educators and centre leadership to understand and respond to children's individual needs
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About you n

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their kitchen and genuinely enjoys preparing great food for children.

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- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher
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- Current Working with Children Check / Blue Card
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- Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
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- Experience as a childcare centre cook, chef or in a similar high-volume food preparation environment
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- Strong knowledge of food safety, allergy management and dietary requirements
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- Excellent organisation and time-management skills
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- Confidence managing a kitchen independently
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- A positive, reliable and team-focused attitude
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- A genuine interest in early childhood education, nutrition and children's wellbeing
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- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care / Children's Services would be highly regarded, but is not essential.
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Nutrition and allergy management matter to us

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Providing safe, nutritious food is an important responsibility within our centres.

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You will play a key role in ensuring every child can safely enjoy their meals, including children with allergies, intolerances, cultural requirements or other dietary needs.

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We take allergy management seriously and expect strict adherence to food safety procedures, allergy management plans and best-practice kitchen processes.

Ready for a cooking role with a better lifestyle? n

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📌 Cook / Chef (Early Learning Centre) (Redland Bay)
🏢 The ELO Group
📍 Redland Bay