Centre Chef

Wings Early Learning; Brisbane; Sur place; AUD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Above award wages

Workers Retention Payment

Anniversary Gifts and bonuses starting

95% staff discount on childcare fees

Paid Child Protection Training

Snacks and treats in staff room

Monthly Birthday celebrations

Plenty of fun days at work

Résumé du poste

Wings Early Learning Parkinson is opening January 2027 and seeks an exceptional Centre Chef to establish the kitchen operations for a 109-place early learning centre in Parkinson, Brisbane.

You will plan seasonal menus, manage dietary requirements, stock, and audits, working autonomously in a safety-focused kitchen while contributing to a nurturing environment for children and families.

The role offers above‑award wages, staff discounts and opportunities to develop with a small family‑owned group.

Qualifications

• Current Food Safety supervisor certificate.
• Experience in a childcare centre kitchen is preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsabilités

• Plan and create recipes and menus seasonally – rotating every three months.
• Cater for all dietary requirements and allergies within the service.
• Complete all food orders weekly and manage deliveries and stock rotation.
• Work autonomously in the kitchen, ensuring food safety paperwork is completed compliantly.
• Keep the kitchen clean to a high standard.
• Participate in external kitchen audits and council inspections when required.
• Be professional, kind and respectful in your conduct.
• Communicate positively with children, families, management and educators.

Connaissances

Food safety certificate

Childcare kitchen experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Description du poste

Childcare Centre Chef - Wings Early Learning at Parkinson, Queensland

OPENING JANUARY 2027

A great place to spread your wings and let your career take flight!

Wings Early Learning Parkinson is a new, purpose-built 109 place early learning centre committed to providing high-quality early education and care. We are a small group of proudly family owned and operated centres in Brisbane and the wider Ipswich region.

We will be opening in our Parkinson centre in January 2027 and are seeking an exceptional Centre Chef to join our team. The opportunity exists for you to play a pivotal role in the establishment of this centre in the community and to be part of our foundation team.

General responsibilities include:

• Plan and create recipes and menus seasonally – rotating every three months.
• Cater for all dietary requirements and allergies within the service, ensuring alternate meals are provided where required.
• Complete all food orders weekly and be responsible for receiving deliveries and stock rotation.
• Work autonomously in the kitchen space ensuring food safety paperwork is completed compliantly.
• Ensure the kitchen is kept clean to a high standard.
• Participate in external kitchen audits and council inspections when required.
• Be professional, kind, and respectful in your conduct.
• Communicate positively and respectfully with children, families, management, and educators.
• Establish relationships and developing positive interactions with children, families, and educators.
• Demonstrate a commitment to on-going learning and development as a professional under the Code of Ethics
• Providing a nurturing environment for all children
• Do your part to ensure that all educators, children, and families have a sense of belonging at the service and that their experiences are positive.

Our staff facilities include:

• A fully equipped dedicated staff retreat with a kitchen, comfortable seating, and individual lockable lockers for personal belongings
• A shower room with towel and laundry service, hair, and beauty products for staff to freshen up after physical activities or during hot weather
• Coffee machine for your enjoyment
• Plenty of onsite parking

With the focus of our staff being one of our central priorities, we also provide benefits such as:

• Christmas week closure of all our centres! We know everyone needs a break!!!
• Above award wages plus the Workers Retention Payment
• Anniversary Gifts and bonuses starting at 5 years of service
• 95% staff discount on childcare fees*
• Paid Child Protection Training, Fire Safety and Safe Sleep training annually
• Snacks and treats in the staff room on a regular basis! Including chocolates, donuts, sushi, rice paper rolls, bakery treats, pizza and more!
• Monthly Birthday celebrations
• Plenty of fun days at work to make coming to the centre each day more enjoyable!

Professional Development & Values

At Wings Early Learning we believe in investing in our team members and providing opportunities for professional development and growth. As Wings continues to build and operate new Centres across Brisbane, we offer a range of opportunities for you to advance your career, through internal promotion. This is a great place to watch your career take off!

We are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment for our team, and value open and ongoing communication amongst team members and families.

At Wings Early Learning, we value diversity and inclusivity and believe in creating an environment that is welcoming and respectful of all cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds.

Sustainability & Nature Play

We are committed to creating a sustainable environment for our children's future. Our centre will have solar electricity, water tank to harvest rainwater for gardening and children’s vegetable gardens.

Commitment to Child Safety

As a company, we are dedicated to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children in our care by implementing recruitment, induction, and training procedures that comply with the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law, Education and Care Services National Regulations, NSW Child Safe Standards, the Working with Children Check Act 2025 (NSW) (WWCC Act 2025) and promote a child safe culture.

Role Requirements

• Current Food Safety supervisor certificate
• Previous experience in a Childcare centre kitchen, preferably in a large centre of similar size
• A current Blue Card and ACECQA approved First Aid qualifications.
• Have completed the National Child Safety training prior to employment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and value customer service
• A passion for providing high-quality care and education to children.
• The commitment to contribute and work as a close-knit team with your peers.
• Have a long-term career view with the opportunity to grow with the business.

We offer a competitive salary package tailored to the successful applicant which may include generous staff discounts and performance incentives.

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