Early Childhood Centre Chef (2 days)

The Glen Hotel Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Fit Kidz is seeking a Centre Chef to join our Dural North centre on Thursdays and Fridays. The role focuses on preparing nutritious meals for children from 6 weeks to 6 years, adhering to high food safety standards in a busy early learning environment.

The successful candidate will have cooking experience, be able to work with dietary requirements, and demonstrate strong teamwork and organisational skills. WWCC clearance or willingness to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking for children preferred in early childhood education and care settings.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and infection control.
• Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and show initiative.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
• Cater to dietary requirements and medical needs.
• Maintain a clean, compliant kitchen and manage stock levels.
• Keep accurate food safety records and documentation.
• Foster a welcoming, child-safe environment for families.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food hygiene

Time management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Initiative

Minimal supervision

WWCC awareness

Food Safety Supervisor

Reliability

Job description

831 Old Northern Road, Dural, NSW, 2158, AUSTRALIA

At Fit Kidz, we believe in family, connection, and lifelong learning.

We have tenEarly Learning Centres located at Box Hill, Dural, Glenwood, Putney, Rouse Hill, Turramurra, Vineyard, and Warrawee. Fit Kidz is 100% Australian family owned and operated.

We believe our centres are only as strong as the people within them, and we value a team that is caring, professional, and committed to making a difference.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we learn and play and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Dural North centre is a 76-place, purpose-built centre consisting of 3 rooms with a beautiful outdoor space. We care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years and are open from 7:30am to 6:00pm.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Fit Kidz is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children.

We have zero tolerance for child abuse or harm and actively maintain a child-safe environment. All team members, including kitchen staff, are expected to:

• Uphold our Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct
• Maintain professional boundaries at all times
• Support children’s safety and wellbeing in all aspects of the environment
• Understand and follow reporting obligations and procedures

All applicants are subject to child-safe recruitment and screening practices.

About the Role – Centre Chef

We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Centre Chef to join our team on a Thursday and Friday (2 days only).

This role plays an important part in supporting children's health, wellbeing, and development by providing nutritious, high-quality meals in a safe and hygienic environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
• Catering for individual dietary requirements, allergies, cultural preferences, and medical needs.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and compliant kitchen environment.
• Ordering food and kitchen supplies and managing stock levels.
• Maintaining accurate food safety records and kitchen documentation.
• Supporting a positive, welcoming, and child-safe environment for all children and families.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have full Australian working rights (e.g. citizen or permanent resident)
• Be available to work Thursday and Friday, with hours negotiable (approximately 7:30am – 2:00pm).
• Have previous cooking experience, preferably within an early childhood education and care setting.
• Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills
• Have excellent time management and the ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Show initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, infection control, and cross-contamination prevention
• Be a reliable and supportive team member
• Hold or be willing to obtain a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to child safety and appropriate workplace conduct.
• Uphold Fit Kidz's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct at all times.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Provide a minimum of two professional referees.

Screening Questions

• Describe your eligibility and right to work in Australia (Australian citizen/ valid visa type with working rights) Only applicants with these requirements need to apply
• Do you have any restrictions on days or hours you can work?
• Do you have experience in a similar role?
• Please provide you current location (suburb)
• Have you ever been interviewed for any role at another Fit Kidz centre? If yes , please provide details
• Do you have a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate or willing to obtain one?