About the role

You will take pride in preparing nutritious, balanced and appealing meals for our babies and children, helping create positive mealtime experiences while supporting their health and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

- Preparing fresh, healthy meals for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, including purees and age-appropriate meals for babies
- Maintaining nutritious, rotating menus that promote healthy eating and introduce children to a variety of foods
- Catering for children with allergies, intolerances and individual dietary requirements
- Ordering food supplies and managing ingredients in line with planned menus and the centre's budget
- Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen in accordance with food safety requirements
- Following safe food handling, storage and preparation procedures
- Managing food preparation efficiently to ensure meals are ready on time
- Minimising food waste and making the best use of fresh ingredients




- Working collaboratively with the centre team to support children's nutrition, health and wellbeing

About you

- Experience as a Chef or Cook, preferably in childcare, early learning or a similar environment
- Relevant qualifications in commercial cookery
- Knowledge of nutrition and age-appropriate meal preparation for babies and young children
- Experience with menu planning and special dietary requirements, including allergies and intolerances
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
- A current Working with Children Check, or the ability to obtain one as required
- A positive attitude and a genuine passion for children's health and nutrition

About us

One Early Education is seeking a passionate and experienced Chef / Cook to join our team at our recent 126-place early learning centre in Mernda.

📌 Cook (Mernda)
🏢 One Early Education Group
📍 Mernda