We are looking for an experienced, passionate Centre Cook/Chef to join our team at Kool Kidz Merrifield.

This role is about more than preparing meals. Our Cook/Chef is an important part of the service community, helping create a safe, welcoming and engaging environment where children can develop positive relationships with food and mealtimes.

We offer ongoing support from the Service Manager, Educational Leader and Approved Provider, as well as the Kool Kidz Central team.

You will work from a fully equipped and licensed kitchen with excellent facilities and have access to ongoing training, resources and support from our Kool Kidz Central team.

Key duties will include:
Planning and preparing nutritious, seasonal menus that reflect the needs and diversity of our children and community
Preparing meals and maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen
Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene
Safely managing allergies, intolerances and individual dietary requirements
Supporting positive and engaging mealtime experiences for children
Building positive relationships with children, families and educators




Contributing to a robust culture of child safety across the service

Most importantly, you will play an important role in ensuring children at Kool Kidz Merrifield receive nutritious meals in an workplace where their safety, wellbeing and individual needs are always prioritised.

Key Requirements:
Robust knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
Knowledge and understanding of allergy and medical management requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to build positive and respectful relationships
Current Working with Children Check
Current Child Protection/Mandatory Reporting Training and Child Safety Training
Current driver’s licence
Valid Australian working rights

If you are passionate about nutritious food, child safety and creating positive experiences for children, we would love to hear from you.

If you share our commitment to providing children with high-quality education and care, apply through SEEK.

📌 Early Childhood Service Cook Mickleham
🏢 Kool Kidz Merrifield
📍 Mickleham