Centre Chef (Part-Time) – Nutritious Kids' Meals Lead

Bluebird Early Education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Bluebird Sinnamon Park in Brisbane is seeking a Centre Chef to oversee the daily kitchen operations, delivering a healthy, fresh menu for children aged 0 to 6. This permanent part-time role offers a balanced work-life schedule in a warm, play-based learning environment.

You will plan meals, manage dietary requirements, maintain kitchen hygiene, and collaborate with educators and families. A vocational cookery qualification and food safety certificates are required.

Qualifications

• Completed vocational qualification in commercial cookery.
• Food safety certificates required.
• Experience cooking and presenting nutritious foods for children 0–6.
• Previous kitchen management and chef experience required.
• Early Learning/educational facility background desirable.
• Good time management, reliable, well organised.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily nutritious meals for children 0–6.
• Prepare meals meeting dietary requirements and allergies.
• Adhere to nutrition policy and guidelines of the centre.
• Interact with Educators, children and families to build community.
• Run cooking programs as required and maintain kitchen safety.
• Order weekly plans and ingredients as needed.

Skills

Cooking skills

Kitchen management

Customer service

Time management

Reliable

Organised

Education

Vocational qualification in commercial cookery

Job description

Bluebird Sinnamon Park in Brisbane is seeking a Centre Chef to oversee the daily kitchen operations, delivering a healthy, fresh menu for children aged 0 to 6. This permanent part-time role offers a balanced work-life schedule in a warm, play-based learning environment.

You will plan meals, manage dietary requirements, maintain kitchen hygiene, and collaborate with educators and families. A vocational cookery qualification and food safety certificates are required.