Amazing Grace Early Learning Centre is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable

Chef / Cook

to join our team at our

Railway Estate centre .

This is a rewarding part‑time position where you’ll play an important role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our children by preparing fresh, nutritious and delicious meals and snacks each day.

Chef / Cook – Early Childhood Education Amazing Grace Early Learning Centre – Railway Estate

Part-Time | Flexible Hours

About the Role As our Centre Chef / Cook, you will:

Prepare and serve daily meals and snacks for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years

Follow our centre menu while catering for allergies, intolerances and individual dietary requirements

Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen in accordance with food safety requirements

Manage food preparation, stock levels, ordering and kitchen supplies

Work closely with educators to promote healthy eating and positive mealtime experiences

Ensure dietary and allergy requirements are carefully followed at all times

About You We are looking for someone who is

organised, dependable and genuinely enjoys preparing food for children.

Ideally, you will have:

Previous experience working as a

Chef or Cook

Childcare, school, aged care or similar high-volume kitchen experience is highly regarded

Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements

An understanding of nutrition and menu preparation for young children

Excellent time-management and organisational skills

The ability to confidently manage allergies, intolerances and dietary requirements

A caring, reliable and positive attitude

Requirements You will need to hold, or be willing to obtain:

Food Handling Certificate

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate





Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

Child Protection Training (Australian Government National Child Safety Training through the Geccko)

What We Offer At Amazing Grace Early Learning Centre, we value our people and invest in their professional growth.

Our team enjoys:

Paid professional development and ongoing training.

Supportive mentoring from experienced leadership.

Career progression opportunities within our growing organisation.

Bonus Rostered Day Off (RDO) Scheme.

Wellbeing Days to support work-life balance.

Complimentary KX Pilates membership.

Access to a company-preferred gym membership.

A supportive, inclusive and family-focused workplace.

Opportunities to contribute to curriculum innovation and continuous improvement.

The chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of children every day.

Our Commitment to Child Safety Amazing Grace Early Learning Centre is a Child Secure Organisation and is committed to:

Upholding strong child safety policies and procedures.

Providing a safe, healthy and inclusive environment for every child.

Promoting children's rights and wellbeing.

Working collaboratively with families and the community.

Ensuring child safety remains at the centre of all decision-making.

Maintaining a culture of continuous improvement and professional accountability.

Mandatory Child Safety Training As part of our commitment to safeguarding children, all employees are required to complete the Australian Government National Child Safety Training through the Geccko platform. This training supports educators to understand their legal responsibilities, strengthen child‑safe practices, and confidently identify, prevent and respond to child safety concerns.

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