Centre Chef/Cook

myschoolchildcare; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Supportive team environment

Make a difference in children's health

Job summary

My School Child Care & Kindergarten – Park Avenue, Rockhampton is seeking a Centre Cook to prepare and serve nutritious, home-style meals for children. You will create seasonal menus, cater to dietary requirements and work with educators and families to support children’s nutritional needs.

The role offers flexibility and a collaborative team environment, highlighting the importance of meals in daily learning and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Cooking knowledge and passion for preparing child-friendly meals.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and dietary requirements.
• Ability to tailor meals for allergies and individual needs.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh nutritious home-style meals for children.
• Create menus reflecting seasonal produce and children’s preferences.
• Cater for dietary requirements and allergies.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Collaborate with educators and families to support children’s nutritional needs.
• Bring creativity and variety to daily meals and snacks.
• Contribute to a positive and welcoming mealtime experience for children.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Dietary needs

Kitchen hygiene

Education

Blue Card

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM – CENTRE CHEF/COOK

My School Child Care & Kindergarten – Park Avenue, Rockhampton

Are you passionate about cooking nutritious, delicious meals and making a difference in the lives of children We are looking for an enthusiastic Centre Chef or Cook to join our team

Our much-loved Centre Chef Josie has made the exciting decision to move into an Educator role within our centre While we will miss having Josie in the kitchen we are excited to see her take this next step and continue making a difference with our children

About the Role

As our Centre Cook you will:

• Prepare and serve fresh nutritious home-style meals for our children
• Create menus that reflect seasonal produce and children’s preferences
• Cater for dietary requirements allergies and individual needs
• Maintain high standards of food safety hygiene and cleanliness
• Work alongside educators and families to support children’s nutritional needs
• Bring creativity and variety to our daily meals and snacks
• Help create a positive and welcoming mealtime experience for our children

What We’re Looking For

• Food Safety Certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Current Blue Card essential
• A genuine passion for cooking and working with children
• Knowledge of food safety and dietary requirements
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Reliable enthusiastic and able to work independently
• A warm and positive approach to being part of our centre community

What We Offer

• Above Award wages
• Flexible working hours
• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children’s health and wellbeing
• A role where your creativity and cooking skills can shine
• A centre that values the important role our kitchen plays in children’s daily experiences

Come and be part of our team where your skills are valued and every meal helps nourish growing minds and little bodies