We’re Hiring! Childcare Chef – Toybox Early Learning

Do you love cooking and want to make a difference in the lives of young children? Join our Toybox team!

Toybox Early Learning is looking for a passionate, caring and enthusiastic Childcare Chef to join our team in Mascot.

At Toybox, we believe that healthy eating habits start in early childhood. Our kitchen plays an important role in supporting children’s growth, development and wellbeing by providing nutritious, delicious and freshly prepared meals in a warm and welcoming environment.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their cooking, enjoys working independently and understands the important role food plays in children’s health and learning.

About the role

As our Childcare Chef, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious and appealing meals for the children at our service, catering to a range of dietary requirements, allergies and individual needs.

Your responsibilities will include

- Planning and preparing healthy, balanced and age-appropriate meals for young children.
- Preparing morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea in line with our menu.
- Catering for allergies, intolerances and special dietary requirements, with a strong focus on food safety.
- Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen in accordance with food safety standards.
- Managing food stock, ordering supplies and minimising food waste.
- Following safe food handling, storage and cleaning procedures.
- Supporting children’s developing independence and positive relationships with food.
- Working collaboratively with our educators and management team to support children’s health and wellbeing.

About you We are looking for someone who:
- Has a genuine passion for cooking nutritious meals for children.




- Has experience in a commercial kitchen, childcare setting or similar environment.
- Understands food safety, hygiene and safe food handling practices.
- Can confidently manage allergies and special dietary requirements.
- Is organised, reliable and able to manage their time effectively.
- Enjoys working independently while being part of a supportive team.
- Takes pride in creating meals that are healthy, tasty and appealing to young children.

A relevant food safety qualification and experience preparing meals in an early childhood setting will be highly regarded. Why join Toybox Early Learning?
- Be part of a warm, welcoming and supportive team.
- Make a meaningful contribution to children’s health, growth and development.
- Enjoy the prospect to bring your creativity and passion for food into your daily work.
- Work in a service that values relationships, wellbeing and quality early childhood education.
- Become part of a community where every team member plays an important role in children’s lives.

Interested? If you love cooking and want to be part of a team that makes a difference every day, we would love to hear from you!

Please send your resume and a brief introduction outlining your experience and interest in the position to Toybox Early Learning.

Location: Mascot, Sydney NSW

Position: Childcare Chef

Employment type: Full Time (8am-2pm Monday-Friday)

Come and help us create healthy beginnings at Toybox!

Pay: From $26.72 per hour

Expected hours: 27.0 per week

Benefits

- Free food

Application Question(s):
- Do you hold a WWWC or are willing to get one?
- Willing to do Child Safety Training?

Licence/Certification:
- Food Safety Supervisors Certificate (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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