About us

Panda Early Learning Centre Joondanna is a newly opened, premium, family-owned early learning service committed to providing exceptional education and care for children from 6 weeks to school age.

As a family-owned organisation, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll never be just another employee—we believe in knowing, supporting, and investing in every member of our team because your success is our success.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Panda is committed to Child Safety and Wellbeing. We are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive, and nurturing environments where every child feels respected, valued, and protected. Child safety is everyone's responsibility and underpins everything we do.

About the Role

This is a part-time position of around 18–20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, at our purpose-built Joondanna centre. Hours may increase over time as the service grows.

You will:

- Prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals and snacks for babies and children.

- Follow menus and cater for allergies, medical needs, and families’ cultural and religious requirements.





- Help children develop positive relationships with food and encourage them to explore different tastes and ingredients.

- Prepare shopping lists and help order and manage kitchen supplies.

- Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen.

- Follow food safety, allergy management and workplace health and safety procedures.

- Work respectfully with children, families and colleagues.

About You

You’ll enjoy cooking, take pride in keeping a safe and tidy kitchen, and be reliable, organised and willing to work as part of a team.

We’re looking for someone who:

- Has experience preparing food in a childcare, aged care, healthcare or similar setting—preferred, but not essential.

- Holds relevant food safety and allergy awareness training, or is willing to complete it.

- Holds a current Working with Children Check, or is willing to obtain one.

- Is willing to learn and follow Panda’s menus, procedures and food safety requirements.

Advantages

- Up to 75% discount on child care fees

- Uniform provided

- Supportive management team

- Well-resourced purpose-built kitchen

- Training and guidance to help you succeed in the role.

If you love cooking and want to help make a positive difference in children’s everyday lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now.

📌 Food Coordinator - Joondanna
🏢 Panda Early Learning Centre
📍 Joondanna