Centre Cook/Chef

Evolve Early Education; Noosa Shire; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleBerries Early Learning Centre Noosaville is seeking a cook/chef to plan and prepare nutritious meals for children from babies to kindergarten. You will manage menus, ensure dietary needs are met, and maintain high standards of food quality.

The role requires budget management, supplier orders, and strict adherence to health and safety regulations, with Blue Card/Working with Children checks as required. A passion for wholesome, creative meals is essential.

Qualifications

• Menu planning to meet children's dietary requirements.
• Experience cooking meals in early childhood settings or similar environments.
• Creative and passionate about food and providing high-quality meals.
• Positive, friendly nature.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious meals for babies to kindergarten.
• Maintain budget and order from local stock lists and suppliers.
• Demonstrate excellent record-keeping and organisational skills.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and obtain a Blue Card/Working with Children's Check if required.

Education

Food Safety Certificate

First aid certificate

Job description

AppleBerries Early Learning Centre Noosaville is looking for a Cook/chef, who has a passion for providing Nutritious meals for Children in their early years.

You will be required to plan and prepare delicious, wholesome meals for our Centre - catering for Babies, through to Kindergarten.

You have the freedom to create inspired menus, whilst ensuring special dietary needs and allergies are catered for.

You will need to demonstrate excellent record-keeping and organisation skills and have a clear understanding of the health and safety regulations.

The successful cook/chef will be responsible for maintaining a budget and ordering from local stock lists and suppliers, they will be required to hold/apply for a Blue Card and hold appropriate qualifications.

• Hold relevant Food Safety Certificate
• Understand menu planning to meet children's dietary requirements
• Hold current first aid certificate
• Hold or be willing to obtain a Blue Card/Working with Children's Check
• Experience in cooking meals in early childhood settings or similar environments
• Creative and passionate about food and providing high-quality meals.
• Positive, friendly nature.