About the role

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Cook/Chef to join our early childhood team. We are seeking someone who loves cooking nutritious, delicious meals and baking and understands the importance of creating healthy and enjoyable food experiences for young children.

Key responsibilities

- Prepare fresh, nutritious breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea

- Develop weekly/seasonal menus suitable for young children

- Safely prepare and manage food for allergies, intolerances and individual dietary requirements

- Provide culturally appropriate food choices and respect cultural considerations

- Maintain strict procedures to prevent cross-contamination and allergen exposure

- Ensure all food preparation, storage, handling and hygiene practices comply with Queensland food safety requirements

- In collaboration manage food ordering, stock levels and kitchen supplies

- Monitor and manage the weekly food budget

- Work collobrately with families, educators and management to meet children's dietary needs and preferences.

- Reduce food waste and use ingredients efficiently

- Maintain a clean, organised and compliant kitchen

About you

- Experienced Cook/Chef with strong cooking and baking skills

- Experience working in early childhood education is highly desirable





- Early Childhood Education qualifications are an advantage

- Passionate about nutrition, healthy eating and children's wellbeing

- Able to plan and prepare nutritious, varied and child-friendly menus

- Able to safely prepare meals for children with food allergies, intolerances and special dietary requirements

- Respectful and experienced in catering for different cultural, religious and family food preferences

- Be able to comply with Queensland food safety, food hygiene and food handling standards and requirements

- Able to work independently and as part of a team

- Reliable, organised and able to manage kitchen responsibilities

- Must hold a current Blue Card (Queensland Working with Children Check).

- Must have completed, or be willing to complete prior to commencement, National Child Safe Organisation Training Modules 1, 2, 3 and 4.

- Non-smoker

- Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm. The position will initially be offered on a casual basis during the probationary period, with the chance to discuss ongoing employment options following successful completion of probation

- Flexible and available for special events and occassional after hours meetings.

📌 Early Childhood Cook/Chef (Benowa)
🏢 Benowa Children's Centre
📍 Benowa