Childcare Cook - Mon-Fri, Nutritious Kids' Meals

Work Initiatives; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Card funded

Police Check funded

Subsidised training through C&KCollege

Job summary

C&K North Caloundra Community Child Care Centre is seeking a dedicated Cook to plan and prepare nutritious meals for young children in a warm, early-learning setting. Join a long-established service with strong community ties and a focus on safety and wellbeing.

The role offers a Monday–Friday roster with a consistent weekly schedule, enabling you to contribute to children's health and growth while working with a caring, values-driven team.

Qualifications

• Plan and prepare nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks.
• Cater for a range of dietary, allergy and cultural requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
• Manage food ordering, stock rotation and kitchen budgets.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health and hygiene standards.
• Work closely with the centre team to support children’s wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks.
• Cater for dietary, allergy and cultural requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
• Manage food ordering, stock rotation and kitchen budgets.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health and hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with the team to support children's wellbeing.

Skills

Meal planning

Dietary accommodation

Kitchen hygiene

Stock control

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Quality Food Supervisor Certificate (ideal)

Job description

C&K North Caloundra Community Child Care Centre is seeking a dedicated Cook to plan and prepare nutritious meals for young children in a warm, early-learning setting. Join a long-established service with strong community ties and a focus on safety and wellbeing.

The role offers a Monday–Friday roster with a consistent weekly schedule, enabling you to contribute to children's health and growth while working with a caring, values-driven team.