Casual Cooks/Chefs

Tribe Recruitment; Lara; Hybrid; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing partner in Australia is seeking a Casual Cook to work flexible shifts in early learning centers. You will be responsible for preparing healthy meals for children and managing the kitchen. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience. Enjoy great rates and the potential for permanent roles without sacrificing your work-life balance.

Benefits

Great casual rates

Exclusive perks – discounts at retail stores

Work close to home

Choose your schedule

Pathways to permanent roles

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery Food Handling Certificate.
• Experience cooking in early learning centers or similar settings.
• A current Working with Children Check (Employee).
• A flexible, positive attitude – we love a good team player!

Responsibilities

• Cooking healthy meals for kids aged 0–5.
• Running the kitchen solo or with another person.
• Preparing special meals for children with allergies or dietary needs.
• Managing time effectively to serve meals on schedule.
• Available shifts Monday to Friday, between 7am and 4:30pm.

Job description

Join Tribe Workforce as a Casual Cook – Flexible Work, Great Pay, and a Supportive Team!

Love cooking and creating delicious meals but tired of long nights and weekend shifts? Join TRIBE Backfill and keep doing what you love — without sacrificing your work-life balance. With flexible, casual cooking shifts across New South Wales, Tribe Workforce lets you choose when and where you work. Simply tell us your availability, and we’ll match you with shifts that suit your lifestyle!

Why Work With Tribe?

• Great casual rates so you can enjoy the extra cash.
• Exclusive perks – discounts at retail stores, cinemas, restaurants, travel and more.
• Work close to home – we partner with centers all over NSW.
• Choose your schedule – tell us when you're free, and we’ll match you with shifts.
• Pathways to permanent roles – start casual with the potential to go long-term!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Cooking up healthy meals for kids aged 0–5.
• Running the kitchen solo or with another person – prepping, cooking, and cleaning for up to 140 children.
• Preparing special meals for kids with allergies or dietary needs.
• Managing your time like a pro to get meals out on schedule.
• Shifts available Monday to Friday, between 7am and 4:30pm. (No weekend or night work, how good is that)

What You’ll Need:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery Food Handling Certificate.
• Experience cooking in early learning centers or similar settings.
• A current Working with Children Check (Employee).
• A flexible, positive attitude – we love a good team player!

If you’ve got experience planning nutritious meals for little ones and can work independently, we’d love to hear from you. Strong communication skills are a must!

Tribe Workforce Solutions – Who we are

Tribe Workforce is a people-first staffing partner dedicated to connecting passionate cooks and chefs with flexible work opportunities in early learning centers. As part of PeopleIN, Australia and New Zealand’s largest ASX-listed talent solutions group, Tribe offers trusted support and tailored workforce solutions.

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