Join Our Team at Gardenia Early Learning Clontarf - We're Hiring a Childcare Chef!
Gardenia Early Learning Clontarf is excited to welcome a warm, passionate, and organised Childcare Chef to our beautiful centre.
At Gardenia Early Learning, our purpose is to create nurturing environments where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow.
As we open our beautiful centre in Clontarf, we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Chef to play a vital role in supporting children's health, wellbeing, and daily experience.
We believe that food is more than just nutrition - it's part of a child's learning journey.
Our kitchen is at the heart of the centre, providing fresh, wholesome meals that fuel growing bodies and curious minds.
Key Responsibilities
Meal Preparation: Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals and snacks in line with seasonal menus and dietary requirements
Food Safety & Hygiene: Maintain high standards in line with food safety regulations and centre policies
Kitchen Management: Keep a clean, organised, and well-stocked kitchen
Dietary Compliance: Cater for allergies, intolerances, and cultural requirements
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate food safety and compliance records
Collaboration: Work alongside educators and leadership to align mealtimes with daily routines




Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas and feedback to enhance menu variety and children's enjoyment
Centre Events: Support food preparation for special events and celebrations
What You'll Bring
Experience cooking for children or in a similar environment
Strong understanding of allergies, dietary needs and safe food handling
Creativity in planning seasonal menus
Excellent organisation and a passion for fresh, wholesome food
A commitment to maintaining a clean, effective kitchen
What We Offer
A supportive, collaborative team environment
Family-friendly hours
The opportunity to help shape our healthy eating program
A centre that values culture, community and whole-child wellbeing
90% Staff Discount on your children's fees!
Access to 24/7 well-being and health support, ensuring you're looked after both professionally and personally.
Quarterly team-building events that celebrate connection, growth, and fun.
A welcoming, inclusive workplace where your ideas are heard and valued.
If you love cooking, enjoy being part of a caring team, and want to make a real impact in children's daily lives, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Childcare Cook / Chef (Victoria)
🏢 Gardenia Early Learning
📍 Victoria