Anila Recruitment is a specialist talent agency partnering with purpose-driven organisations across Early Years and Outside School Hours Care (OSHC).
Swap late nights and weekend service for a full‐time, Monday-to-Friday role where your cooking directly shapes children's health and their relationship with food.
The opportunity
Anila Recruitment is recruiting for a quality-focused early learning service in Mittagong. You'll run the kitchen, creating fresh, nutritious and varied meals for children from babies to 6 years, and be a valued member of the centre team.
Why this role
Joining a reputable, premium Early Learning brand committed to high-quality education.
Full‐time, permanent security at $35–$43 per hour.
Family‐friendly daytime hours with no late nights.
Your own kitchen and creative input into the menu.
A role that is part of the children's learning, not just the catering.
What you'll be doing
Planning and cooking balanced, culturally diverse meals, snacks and drinks.
Managing allergies, intolerances and medical, cultural and religious dietary needs with care.
Keeping food safety and hygiene to a high standard, in line with the centre's Food Safety Plan.
Ordering, stock control and purchasing within budget.
Keeping kitchen records and compliance checklists accurate and up to date.
Maintaining a clean, safe and well‐organised kitchen,



and reporting hazards promptly.
Reviewing menus regularly with children, families, educators and health professionals.
Sharing positive food and cooking experiences that support children's learning.
What you'll bring
A commercial cookery qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience working in children's services is highly regarded
A Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, plus Safe Food Handling and Allergy Management certification.
Experience cooking in an early learning setting, or significant food service experience.
Confident menu planning, nutrition knowledge and budget management.
Sound knowledge of WHS and food handling requirements.
A valid NSW Working with Children Check.
Why this role and company
Join a highly regarded Early Learning provider with a strong reputation for quality.
Regular qualified learning, training and development opportunities.
Ongoing study assistance and support for further qualifications.
Opportunities to participate in team‐building experiences.
Support from experienced and knowledgeable Directors.
Access to a sector‐leading mentorship program with Early Childhood experts.
Additional information
$38 - $42 per hour + super
Full time position
Work 7am - 3pm Monday to Friday
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📌 Centre Chef - Mittagong (New South Wales)
🏢 Anila recruitment
📍 New South Wales