Centre Chef: Nutritious Kids' Kitchen Leader

MindChamps; Shellharbour City Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

75% discount on childcare gap fees

Company‑funded training and developm.​

Career growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

MindChamps Albion Park is seeking a Centre Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and prepare nutritious, fresh meals for children aged 0-6 at our 105-place Albion Park centre.

Working closely with the Centre Director and educators, you will ensure meals meet the ChampionGold nutrition programme, dietary needs, and food safety standards while supporting children's health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or higher qualification in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality, or a related field.
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Current NSW Working With Children Check.
• Experience cooking for children in childcare, schools, aged care, or community settings is highly regarded.
• Knowledge of food safety, nutrition, and allergy management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 0–6 years.
• Follow the MindChamps ChampionGold™ Standard Nutrition Programme and food safety standards.
• Cater for allergies, intolerances, and special dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and safety.
• Manage kitchen stock, ordering, storage, and inventory control.

Skills

Nutrition

Food Safety

Time Management

Organisation

Team Collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or higher)

Job description

MindChamps Albion Park is seeking a Centre Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and prepare nutritious, fresh meals for children aged 0-6 at our 105-place Albion Park centre.

Working closely with the Centre Director and educators, you will ensure meals meet the ChampionGold nutrition programme, dietary needs, and food safety standards while supporting children's health and wellbeing.