Cook

Only About Children; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay and recognition

Predictable weekday hours

Childcare discount (if applicable)

Nutrition menus and food safety system

Job summary

Only About Children Griffin is seeking a caring Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for children aged 0 to 5, ensuring safety and allergy considerations are prioritised. The role supports kitchen operations, food service, and a clean, compliant food environment.

Join a campus opening soon with a focus on warm, practical spaces and collaborative teamwork with educators and families to nurture healthy eating habits.

Qualifications

• Food safety knowledge and implementation in a busy kitchen.
• Experience preparing bulk meals, ideally for 50+ people daily.
• Understanding of nutrition requirements for children aged 0 to 5.
• Ability to manage allergies and dietary restrictions with care.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Warm, flexible, team-focused attitude.
• Current Working with Children Check and child protection clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or assist with fresh, nutritious meals and snacks for children 0–5.
• Adapt meals for allergies, intolerances and cultural needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen aligned with the Campus Food Safety Plan.
• Label and manage allergy/intolerance variations accurately.
• Order, receive, store and rotate food to support daily operations.
• Collaborate with educators and families on mealtime routines.
• Create positive, calm, inclusive mealtime experiences for children.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Bulk meal preparation

Nutrition for children 0-5

Allergy & dietary management

Organised and detail-oriented

Team-oriented

Working with Children Check

Job description

Cook | Only About Children Griffin We're looking for a caring, organised and reliable Cook to join our team at Only About Children Griffin. This is a role where your work becomes part of the daily rhythm of the campus, helping children feel nourished, cared for and supported through positive food experiences.

About our Griffin campus

There's a fresh sense of opportunity at Griffin. Planned to open in 2026, this brand-new purpose-built campus on Wesley Road will sit in one of Moreton Bay's fast-growing communities. With six age-based learning environments, an expansive outdoor yard and new resources, Griffin offers the chance to help shape a new centre from the beginning. Inside, Griffin will be designed to feel warm, practical and inspiring from day one. Children will learn in well-equipped spaces created for each developmental stage, with outdoor areas designed for different age groups. With planned community connections, onsite incursions and a play-based curriculum, Griffin is a campus where your energy and ideas can help build the culture families will come to trust.

You're The Difference at OAC

At Only About Children, everything starts with one simple truth: You're The Difference. In the kitchen, your care is felt across the whole campus. The meals you prepare, the attention you give to allergies and dietary needs, and the way you help children build positive food experiences all shape their day. With us, your work helps children feel nourished, safe and ready to learn.

About the role

As Cook, you'll support the preparation and delivery of fresh, nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 0 to 5, with health, safety and children's wellbeing front of mind. Depending on campus needs, you may be preparing meals, assisting the Cook, supporting food service, managing kitchen routines, or helping maintain a clean and safe food environment. You'll support children's dietary, cultural, developmental and allergy requirements with care and accuracy.

What you'll do

• Prepare or assist with fresh, nutritious meals and snacks using OAC's nutrition menu.
• Adapt meals for allergies, intolerances, cultural requirements and individual child needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen in line with the Campus Food Safety Plan.
• Clearly manage and label allergy and intolerance variations to support safe food service.
• Order, receive, store and rotate food safely, supporting smooth daily kitchen operations.
• Work with educators and families to support children's food routines, preferences and wellbeing.
• Help create positive, calm and inclusive mealtime experiences for children.

What you'll bring

• Approved Food Safety Supervisor Certificate for Cook roles, or willingness to obtain where required.
• Experience with bulk meal preparation, ideally catering for 50 or more people daily.
• Knowledge of nutritional requirements for children aged 0 to 5.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, allergies and dietary requirements.
• Strong organisation, time management and attention to detail.
• A warm, flexible and team-focused approach.
• Current Working with Children Check and relevant child protection clearance.

What we offer

• Above award pay and recognition, including recognition programs, loyalty milestones and our Refer a Friend Program.
• Predictable weekday hours in a supportive early learning environment.
• OAC nutrition menus and food safety systems to guide your work and support safe, consistent food service.
• Up to 50% childcare discount for eligible team members, plus paid parental leave and salary sacrifice options.
• Professional development, including training, compliance updates and opportunities to connect with the OAC cook network.
• Everyday savings through OAC Rewards, with discounts across groceries, retail and more.
• Wellbeing support, including two Wellbeing Days, additional leave purchase options and 24/7 TELUS Health EAP access.
• A role where your care is felt by children, families and educators every day.

Child safety and inclusion

At Only About Children, child safety is at the centre of everything we do. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm, and we are committed to creating safe, nurturing and inclusive environments where every child has a voice, feels safe, and is valued and respected. Everyone who joins our team shares responsibility for upholding child safe practices, meeting regulatory requirements and supporting children's wellbeing. Successful candidates will be required to complete all relevant working with children, background and compliance checks. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our commitment to child safety, inclusion and high-quality early learning.