Are you an experienced Chef/Cook who is passionate about early childhood nutrition? Do you thrive on preparing fresh and wholesome meals for children to ensure their nutritional needs are met?

If you answered ‘yes!’ to the above, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced Chef/Cook to run our purpose-built and fully-equipped onsite kitchen at our beautiful childcare centre.

This is a permanent part-time role of 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday from 7am to 3pm, with no weekend work to give you the work life balance you deserve!

The successful applicant will:

- Have completed relevant vocational qualifications in Commercial Cookery or Hospitality.
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a chef.
- Have experience and a solid passion for planning, preparing, cooking and presenting a wide variety of nutritious foods that are suitable for children aged 4 monthsto 6 years old.
- Hold a valid Employment Working with Children Check.
- Have experience working in a childcare kitchen environment.
- Have confidence to manage a kitchen.
- Be experienced in developing a rotating and exciting menu for children, including those with allergyand intolerance requirements.
- Be a reliable, positive and well-organised person.




- Provide a barista service to families. On the job training will be provided for the successful candidate.
- Enjoy working with children, families and colleagues.

In your new job role, you will be responsible for:

- Preparing nutritious and on-time meals, including breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
- Preparing meals suitable for babies and children, including the preparation of purees and special dietary meals.
- Menu planning in accordance with the centre's nutrition policy and guidelines.
- Working in-line with budgets and building and maintaining relationships with local suppliers.
- Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen, in accordance with Food and Council Authority requirements.
- Providing a barista service to families.

We offer:

- A negotiable salary paid weekly.
- The Workers Retention Payment to boost your wages!
- A 75% discount on out-of-pocket childcare fees.
- Monday to Friday hours only, no weekend!
- Professional development and partnerships with outside sources to help with menu planning and nutrition.
- Friendly and supportive Management and Head Office teams.

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📌 Childcare Chef/Cook (East Ballina)
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