MindChamps Early Learning Glenroy – Glenroy VIC
As Centre Chef, you will take ownership of the daily kitchen operations and create nutritious, fresh, and enjoyable meals for the children at the Glenroy centre. Working closely with the Centre Manager and Educators, you will become an important part of the centre community, building positive relationships with children, families, and your colleagues. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their culinary skills, values quality and consistency, and wants to make a positive difference in children's lives through healthy eating and lifestyle every day.
Key responsibilities
Prepare fresh, nutritious, and balanced meals and snacks for children aged 0–6 years, designed by MindChamps Nutrition Team.
Create meals that support children's health, wellbeing, cultural backgrounds, and dietary needs.
Follow the MindChamps ChampionGoldTM Nutrition Programme and maintain high standards of meal preparation and food safety in the kitchen.
Cater for children with allergies, intolerances, and special dietary requirements.
Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards within the kitchen.
Manage kitchen stock levels, ordering, food storage, and inventory control.
Ensure meals are prepared and delivered according to the centre's daily schedule.
Maintain compliance with Food Safety Standards, Early Childhood Regulations, and MindChamps policies.
Work collaboratively with educators to encourage positive mealtime experiences for children.
About you
Has a genuine passion for preparing nutritious meals for children.
Understands the important role food plays in children's growth and development.




Takes pride in delivering quality meals with care and attention.
Is organised, reliable, and able to independently manage kitchen responsibilities.
Enjoys being part of a supportive, close-knit team environment.
Shares commitment to excellence and making a positive impact every day.
Certificate III or higher qualification in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality, or a related field.
Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
Current Victorian Working With Children Check.
Previous experience working as a Chef or Cook.
Experience preparing nutritious meals for children, childcare, schools, aged care, or community settings is highly regarded.
About us
Founded in **** in the heart of Sydney, Australia, MindChamps International Preschool & Early Learning is a pathbreaking Preschool and early childhood education with 86 centres operating globally in Singapore, Australia, Philippines, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia and Maldives. At MindChamps, every member of the team contributes to creating exceptional experiences for children. Whether in the classroom, centre operations, or the kitchen, every role has an important impact on children's development.
A rewarding role where your work directly contributes to children's health and development.
Competitive salary package.
50% discount on childcare gap fees (conditions apply).
A supportive leadership team and collaborative workplace culture.
Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities opportunities.
Company-funded training and development programs.
Opportunities to grow within a global early childhood education organisation.
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📌 Centre Cook (Melbourne)
🏢 MindChamps Early Learning Glenroy
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