Job Description
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Monday - Friday with set hours, enjoy a great work-life balance with no weekends
Chef - Richmond Bring your passion for nutritious food and community to our Little Zak's family! n
Our Richmond centre is on the lookout for a
Full-Time Chef
who loves preparing wholesome, delicious meals and wants to be part of a warm, values-driven team.
About the Role n
You'll be the heart of our kitchen, fueling our little learners with healthy and tasty meals each day. Your key responsibilities include:
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Preparing
morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea
for our 4-week rotating menu.
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Catering for
special dietary, allergy, and cultural needs
with care.
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Maintaining
safe and hygienic food handling, storage, and preparation
practices.
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Managing
ordering, deliveries, and stock control
within budget.
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Collaborating with
Centre Director
to design and refine a wholesome, seasonal menu.
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Bringing a
positive, team-oriented attitude
to your daily interactions with children and educators.
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About You n
We're looking for someone who's as passionate about healthy food as they are about community! Ideally, you'll have:
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A
qualification
in hospitality, commercial cookery, nutrition, or early childhood education.
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Ability to work confidently in a large, busy centre.
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Previous experience in a childcare, aged care, or similar setting (preferred but not essential).
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Strong
menu planning and allergy management
knowledge.
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Working with Children Check
(or willingness to obtain one).
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Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
(or willingness to obtain one).




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First Aid Certificate
(or willingness to obtain one).
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Why You'll Love Working with Little Zak's n
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Up to
50% childcare discount
for your own children.
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$1,000 staff referral bonus
for every successful hire.
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Career development programs
and
study allowances
(including support for ECT degrees).
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Mentoring and leadership support from our experienced management team.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your wellbeing.
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Little Zak's Academy is a
privately owned, family-run early learning group
that's been nurturing young minds for over 30 years. We're dedicated to creating safe, welcoming, and nurturing environments where both children
and educators thrive
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Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment Little Zak's is a Child Safe Organisation. n
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 a
rigorous recruitment and screening process
in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.
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By applying for a role with Little Zak's, you acknowledge and agree to
undergo all required child safety checks
as part of our employment process.
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We are an equal chance workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
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If you're ready to join a
supportive, family-oriented team
and make a real difference every day — we'd love to hear from you!
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📌 Chef Early Childhood (Sydney)
🏢 Little Zaks
📍 Sydney