Amazing Grace Early Learning Centre is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Chef / Cook to join our team at our Railway Estate centre .

This is a rewarding part‑time position where you’ll play an important role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our children by preparing fresh, nutritious and delicious meals and snacks each day.

Chef / Cook – Early Childhood Education

Amazing Grace Early Learning Centre – Railway Estate

Part-Time | Flexible Hours

About the Role

As our Centre Chef / Cook, you will:

- Prepare and serve daily meals and snacks for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years
- Follow our centre menu while catering for allergies, intolerances and individual dietary requirements
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen in accordance with food safety requirements
- Manage food preparation, stock levels, ordering and kitchen supplies
- Work closely with educators to promote healthy eating and positive mealtime experiences
- Ensure dietary and allergy requirements are carefully followed at all times

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, dependable and genuinely enjoys preparing food for children.

Ideally, you will have:

- Previous experience working as a Chef or Cook
- Childcare, school, aged care or similar high-volume kitchen experience is highly regarded
- Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements
- An understanding of nutrition and menu preparation for young children
- Excellent time-management and organisational skills
- The ability to confidently manage allergies, intolerances and dietary requirements
- A caring, reliable and positive attitude

Requirements

You will need to hold, or be willing to obtain:

- Food Handling Certificate
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate




- Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- Child Protection Training (Australian Government National Child Safety Training through the Geccko)

What We Offer

At Amazing Grace Early Learning Centre, we value our people and invest in their skilled growth.

Our team enjoys:

- Paid professional development and ongoing training.
- Supportive mentoring from experienced leadership.
- Career progression opportunities within our growing organisation.
- Bonus Rostered Day Off (RDO) Scheme.
- Wellbeing Days to support work-life balance.
- Complimentary KX Pilates membership.
- Access to a company-preferred gym membership.
- A supportive, inclusive and family-focused workplace.
- Opportunities to contribute to curriculum innovation and continuous improvement.
- The chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of children every day.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Amazing Grace Early Learning Centre is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to:

- Upholding strong child safety policies and procedures.
- Providing a safe, healthy and inclusive environment for every child.
- Promoting children's rights and wellbeing.
- Working collaboratively with families and the community.
- Ensuring child safety remains at the centre of all decision-making.
- Maintaining a culture of continuous improvement and professional accountability.

Mandatory Child Safety Training

As part of our commitment to safeguarding children, all employees are required to complete the Australian Government National Child Safety Training through the Geccko platform. This training supports educators to understand their legal responsibilities, strengthen child‑safe practices, and confidently identify, prevent and respond to child safety concerns.

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📌 Chef / Cook – Early Childhood Education (Townsville)
🏢 Amazing Grace
📍 Townsville