Childcare Kitchen Chef | Nutritious Meals & Flexible Hours

Kinder Haven; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award wages

50% childcare discount

Career progression within G8 network

Wonder.LAB PD access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retailer benefits platform access

Uniforms provided

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

G8 Education invites an experienced Cook to join Wantirna Kinder Haven, delivering high-quality meals for up to 65 children daily from 6:30am to 6:30pm. This full-time role offers 38 hours per week with an above award wage and childcare fee discounts.

Ideal candidates will have a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or ACECQA early childhood qualification, plus WWC and First Aid. Food safety supervision certification is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Menu planning, budgeting and stock control experience.
• Dietary and allergy safe cooking knowledge.
• Maintaining clean, safe kitchen in line with Food Safety regulations.
• Team player with strong communication.
• Set shift days Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Cook high quality, nutritious meals and snacks for up to 65 children daily.
• Plan menus and manage food budgets and stock.
• Ensure compliance with dietary/allergy requirements and food safety standards.

Skills

Menu planning

Budgeting

Stock ordering & control

Dietary/allergy aware

Food safety

Team player

Availability Mon-Fri

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

ACECQA approved Early Childhood qualification

Job description

G8 Education invites an experienced Cook to join Wantirna Kinder Haven, delivering high-quality meals for up to 65 children daily from 6:30am to 6:30pm. This full-time role offers 38 hours per week with an above award wage and childcare fee discounts.

Ideal candidates will have a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or ACECQA early childhood qualification, plus WWC and First Aid. Food safety supervision certification is encouraged.