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, wide-ranging 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 Protected 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 (Australia)
🏢 Benowa Children's Centre
📍 Australia