Centre Chef (Childcare Cook): Nutritious Meals for Kids

MindChamps; Broadway; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% discount on childcare gap fees

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

MindChamps Broadway is seeking a Centre Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and prepare fresh, nutritious meals for children aged 0–6. You will work closely with the Centre Director and Educators to support healthy eating habits and positive mealtime experiences.

In this role you will manage stock, ensure food safety and allergen handling, and deliver meals in line with the ChampionGold nutrition programme. A supportive team and opportunities for growth await.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or higher in Commercial Cookery or related field.
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Current NSW Working With Children Check.
• Experience cooking for children in childcare or school settings is advantageous.
• Knowledge of nutrition and allergy management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, nutritious, and balanced meals and snacks for children aged 0–6 years.
• Cater for allergies, intolerances, and special dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Manage kitchen stock levels, ordering, storage and inventory control.
• Ensure meals are prepared and delivered according to the centre's daily schedule.
• Follow MindChamps ChampionGold nutrition programme and policies.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Food safety

Stock management

Teamwork

Meal planning

Organization

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

MindChamps Broadway is seeking a Centre Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and prepare fresh, nutritious meals for children aged 0–6. You will work closely with the Centre Director and Educators to support healthy eating habits and positive mealtime experiences.

In this role you will manage stock, ensure food safety and allergen handling, and deliver meals in line with the ChampionGold nutrition programme. A supportive team and opportunities for growth await.