Love cooking?
Imagine using that passion to create meals children genuinely look forward to.At The ELO Group, we believe food is about much more than filling little tummies.
It is comfort, connection, learning and an important part of every child's day.We are looking for a passionate and organised Early Childhood Cook / Chef to join our friendly team and take ownership of creating fresh, healthy and delicious meals for our children each day.This is a permanent part-time position, Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 3:00pm, giving you the opportunity to enjoy a hospitality career without nights or weekends.Looking for full-time hours?
We are happy to discuss this with the right person.Why you'll love working with usAbove Award rates available for the right applicantSignificant childcare discounts for your own childrenMonday to Friday daytime hoursNo nights or weekendsA friendly, welcoming and supportive centre teamThe chance to make a genuine difference to children's health, wellbeing and enjoyment of foodFreedom to bring creativity and variety to nutritious seasonal menusYour kitchen, your opportunity to make a differenceYour responsibilities will include:Planning, preparing and cooking fresh daily meals and snacksCreating nutritious seasonal menus aligned with Nutrition Australia guidelinesEnsuring meals meet children's nutritional and developmental needsCarefully managing allergies, intolerances and special dietary requirementsPreparing appropriate meal alternatives where requiredMaintaining a clean, organised and efficiently run kitchenMaintaining high standards of food safety,



hygiene and infection controlOrdering food and managing kitchen stock and suppliesMaintaining the centre's Food Safety Manual, including checklists, records and compliance documentationWorking closely with educators and centre leadership to understand and respond to children's individual needsAbout youWe are looking for someone who takes pride in their kitchen and genuinely enjoys preparing excellent food for children.You will ideally have:Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higherCurrent Working with Children Check / Blue CardCurrent Food Safety Supervisor CertificateExperience as a childcare centre cook, chef or in a similar high-volume food preparation environmentStrong knowledge of food safety, allergy management and dietary requirementsExcellent organisation and time-management skillsConfidence managing a kitchen independentlyA positive, reliable and team-focused attitudeA genuine interest in early childhood education, nutrition and children's wellbeingCertificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care / Children's Services would be highly regarded, but is not essential.Nutrition and allergy management matter to usProviding safe, nutritious food is an important responsibility within our centres.You will play a key role in ensuring every child can safely enjoy their meals, including children with allergies, intolerances, cultural requirements or other dietary needs.We take allergy management seriously and expect strict adherence to food safety procedures, allergy management plans and best-practice kitchen processes.Ready for a cooking role with a better lifestyle?
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📌 Cook / Chef (Early Learning Centre) (Queensland)
🏢 The ELO Group
📍 Queensland