Childcare Kitchen Chef: Healthy Meals & Safety

Joy Early Learning; Terranora; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

Overtime pay or TIL

CPR & First Aid + uniforms provided

Loyalty bonuses: 1y $250, 3y $500, 5y

7&10 year $1000

Refer-a-friend bonus $250

Lunch provided

Job summary

Joy Early Learning is seeking an experienced cook/chef to prepare healthy meals for children, including those with dietary needs. The role collaborates with educators and families to support wellbeing, keeps the kitchen clean and safe, and handles stock management to minimise waste.

Qualifications include Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, Food Safety Supervisor, and a current Blue Card. Experience in childcare meal prep is preferred, with a team-focused, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Food safety knowledge required to cater for allergies and dietary needs
• Qualifications in childcare food preparation would be a plus
• Blue Card current (or eligibility) required

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, balanced meals and snacks for children
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen and manage stock
• Work with educators and families to support wellbeing
• Cater for allergies and dietary needs

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Blue Card

Job description

Joy Early Learning is seeking an experienced cook/chef to prepare healthy meals for children, including those with dietary needs. The role collaborates with educators and families to support wellbeing, keeps the kitchen clean and safe, and handles stock management to minimise waste.

Qualifications include Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, Food Safety Supervisor, and a current Blue Card. Experience in childcare meal prep is preferred, with a team-focused, detail-oriented approach.