Childcare Kitchen Chef: Healthy Meals for Growing Minds

Nido Early School; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FlareHR perks

Health insurance

Childcare discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Nido Early School in Western Australia is seeking a hands-on Cook who will be more than just a kitchen member—an educator in the meals they prepare. You will create nutritious dishes and model healthy eating for children, while upholding safety and cleanliness in a childcare environment.

You will work to the Nido menus, purchase supplies, manage dietary needs and allergies with meticulous communication, and ensure compliance across the kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Certificate II/III in Commercial Cookery is desirable.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate is required.
• WWCC and child-safety compliance knowledge is expected.
• Experience in childcare or aged-care settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Cook delicious, healthy, and nutritionally balanced meals using Nido menus.
• Purchase food and supplies for the kitchen.
• Ensure dietary and allergy requirements are supported with risk minimisation and clear communication.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen at all times.

Skills

Food safety

Allergen management

Hygiene best practices

Nutrition knowledge

Education

Certificate II/III in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Job description

Nido Early School in Western Australia is seeking a hands-on Cook who will be more than just a kitchen member—an educator in the meals they prepare. You will create nutritious dishes and model healthy eating for children, while upholding safety and cleanliness in a childcare environment.

You will work to the Nido menus, purchase supplies, manage dietary needs and allergies with meticulous communication, and ensure compliance across the kitchen operations.