Centre Cook - Mayfield Early Education Brinsmead

Mayfield Childcare; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Mon–Fri

Wellbeing support Mindway

Discounted enrolment fees

Job summary

Mayfield Early Education Brinsmead is seeking a Centre Cook to prepare healthy meals for children in a warm, supportive, school-hours role. This part-time position emphasizes work-life balance and a friendly team in a vibrant childcare setting.

Responsibilities include menu planning, safe food prep, ordering supplies, and collaborating with educators to support children's wellbeing. The role offers weekdays only, no weekends, and a focus on nourishing meals that fuel active learning.

Qualifications

• Previous experience cooking healthy meals for groups (early education, schools, or similar).
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (preferred).
• Organised, reliable, and a great team player.
• Creative, caring, and enjoy seeing little faces light up at mealtimes.

Responsibilities

• Creating delicious, wholesome meals and snacks for our little foodies (think rainbow veggies, fun finger foods, and allergy-aware options!)
• Planning menus that meet nutritional guidelines – and taste great too!
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised kitchen space
• Managing food prep, ordering supplies, and keeping up with food safety standards
• Working alongside our educators to support the wellbeing of every child

Job description

Centre Cook - Mayfield Early Education Brinsmead

Part-Time | School Hours | Family Friendly | Start ASAP

Are you a whiz in the kitchen with a passion for creating healthy, nourishing meals? Do you want to be in a role where your cooking makes a real difference in little lives – and where your work-life balance actually exists? Look no further – Mayfield Early Education Brinsmead wants you on our team!

We’re on the hunt for a superstar Centre Cook to join our vibrant, tight-knit team. This is more than just a job – it’s your chance to be part of a warm, beachside community that values fresh food, big laughs, and creating a home-away-from-home for our children and educators alike.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Creating delicious, wholesome meals and snacks for our little foodies (think rainbow veggies, fun finger foods, and allergy-aware options!)
• Planning menus that meet nutritional guidelines – and taste great too!
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised kitchen space
• Managing food prep, ordering supplies, and keeping up with food safety standards
• Working alongside our educators to support the wellbeing of every child

What’s in It for You:

• Flexible part-time hours (perfect for school drop-offs & pick-ups!)
• Work Monday to Friday – no weekends, no nights!
• Incredible team of supportive, fun-loving educators and a manager who actually gets work-life balance
• Access to wellbeing support through Mindway, discounted enrolment fees, and more!
• The joy of knowing your meals fuel big imaginations and happy tummies

About You:

• Previous experience cooking healthy meals for groups (early education, schools, or similar)
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (preferred)
• Organised, reliable, and a great team player
• You’re creative, caring, and love seeing little faces light up at mealtimes!

At Mayfield Brinsmead, we celebrate diversity, community, and connection. Our gorgeous, tree-shaded outdoor spaces and spacious indoor gym are just the beginning – this is a place where your work matters, your ideas are heard, and your impact is felt every single day.

Mayfield Childcare Limited, its Board, Management, Employees and Volunteers are committed to safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and have a zero tolerance for child abuse.

Mayfield Childcare Limited celebrates diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for every team member. We welcome applicants of all genders, orientations, races, and backgrounds, believing that the more diverse our team, the more we can teach the next generation about respect, equality, and fairness. Join us in shaping a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Mayfield Childcare Limited acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land – the Wurundjeri people, and pay our respects to their Elders, both past and present.