Centre Chef (Part-Time) - Nutritious Kids Meals

Oxanda Education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus up to $1,000

Job summary

Oxanda Education’s Bluebird Sinnamon Park centre is seeking a Centre Chef for a permanent part-time role (up to 37.5 hours/week, Mon–Fri). You will oversee daily kitchen operations and prepare nutritious meals for children aged 0–6, collaborating with educators, children and families to foster a healthy, inclusive dining environment.

The role requires food safety certificates, a Working with Children Check, and First Aid/ CPR.

Qualifications

• Food safety certificates required.
• Experience and passion for cooking nutritious foods for children 0–6.
• Previous experience managing a kitchen and working as a chef.
• Experience in Early Learning or Educational facility desirable.
• Good time management and kitchen leadership.
• Reliable, positive, well-organised.
• Ability to manage allergy and intolerance requirements daily.
• High-quality customer service with colleagues, families, and children.
• Must have or be willing to obtain First Aid, CPR and Anaphylaxis certificates.
• Working with Children Check is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily nutritious meals for children 0–6.
• Meet dietary needs and allergies.
• Adhere to nutrition policy and guidelines.
• Interact with Educators, children, and families.
• Run cooking programs for children as required.
• Maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen.
• Order weekly plans and ingredients as needed.

Skills

Kitchen management

Time management

Allergy handling

Customer service

Food safety

Education

Food safety certificates

First Aid, CPR

Working with Children Check

Job description

Oxanda Education’s Bluebird Sinnamon Park centre is seeking a Centre Chef for a permanent part-time role (up to 37.5 hours/week, Mon–Fri). You will oversee daily kitchen operations and prepare nutritious meals for children aged 0–6, collaborating with educators, children and families to foster a healthy, inclusive dining environment.

The role requires food safety certificates, a Working with Children Check, and First Aid/ CPR.