We are seeking applicants for casual Childcare Centre Cook/Chef (at our Torrens Early Learnign Centre location - Just south of Woden), for a 5 week period from 9/11/26 until 14/12/26, with possible ongoing casual employment with our company available after.

The chef/cook will receive (30hrs) Monday- Friday (shifts running approximately from 8am to 2pm - however these times are flexible).

This is ideal for a chef who works evenings and want to supplement their income or a parent with cooking back ground looking to work around school drop off/pick up.

The position requires relevant qualifications in the planning, preparation and serving of nutritional and healthy meals for children.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses:

- a Commercial Cookery Certificate III as a minimum.
- An ACT WWVP card (essential)
- A food Safety Supervisor certificate
- Ability to cater to allergy and intolerant requirements, and culturally diverse diets




- Ability to work on your own and maintain a clean and functional kitchen and dining room
- Ability to manage the kitchen and dining room requirements of the Food Safety Plan, including safe hygiene practices for the kitchen and the dining room
- Ability to order accurately and manage rotation of food supplies
- Passion for positive interactions with children to ensure children enjoy a love of healthy eating and diverse food from the 'ground' up

Sponsorship is not possible with this position.

As a child safe organisation, we will conduct additional background checks through the recruitment process to ensure suitability for working in Childcare.

Pay: $36.81 – $40.00 per hour

Perks

- Employee discount
- Referral program

Experience:
- Chef: 1 year (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- Working with Children Check (Required)

Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Childcare Centre Chef/ Cook - Temporary/ Temporary (Farrer)
🏢 Torrens Early Learning Centre
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