Centre Cook – Part-Time, School Hours, Flexible & Supportive Team

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

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.