Centre Cook - Mayfield Early Education Brinsmead

Mayfield Childcare Limited; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Weekday schedule (Mon-Fri)

Wellbeing support through Mindway

Discounted enrolment fees

Job summary

Mayfield Early Education Brinsmead is seeking a Centre Cook to join our warm, beachside community. You will prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children, plan menus meeting dietary guidelines, and maintain a safe, clean kitchen space.

This part-time role fits school hours and supports our educators and families. Join a supportive team that values work-life balance, with weekday hours, no weekends, and opportunities for Mindway wellbeing support and staff benefits.

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 attentive in mealtime engagement.

Responsibilities

• Create delicious, wholesome meals and snacks for children.
• Plan menus that meet nutritional guidelines and taste great.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised kitchen space.
• Manage food prep, ordering supplies, and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with educators to support child wellbeing.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Food safety

Team player

Organisation

Education

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

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!)
  
• 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
• 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!

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. Ready to bring your kitchen magic to a centre that feels like home? to become the heart of our kitchen at Mayfield Brinsmead!

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.

Location: Mayfield Early Education Brinsmead