Early Childhood Centre Cook

HARMONY EARLY EDUCATION PTY LTD; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% off childcare fees

Referral bonuses

Retention payment on top of Award

Harmony Academy learning platform

Wellness support and team culture

Job summary

Harmony Early Education Holland Park is seeking a Centre Cook to create a nurturing, nutritious food program for children from day one. You will plan seasonal meals, maintain a safe kitchen, and collaborate with educators to meet dietary needs. This is a brand-new centre offering growth opportunities and a supportive team.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 6:30am–2:30pm, with flexibility for additional hours as needed. Be part of a program that promotes healthy eating and lifelong good habits.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Food Safety Handling Certificate.
• Completion of Geccko National Child Safety Training with current certificates.
• Strong knowledge of dietary requirements and safe food practices.
• Experience budgeting, menu planning and kitchen resource management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious, seasonal meals and snacks that support children’s growth, development, and wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe, hygienic, and well‑organised kitchen environment while ensuring supplies are well stocked.
• Order ingredients, manage inventory, and monitor stock levels to support efficient kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with educators to understand and accommodate children’s dietary requirements, allergies, and preferences.
• Support the centre’s mealtime routines and assist educators where needed to create a positive dining experience for children.
• Prepare occasional cooking and baking for staff celebrations, family events, and centre activities.
• Be open to expanding knowledge of nutrition across different age groups, with a focus on infant nutrition and feeding needs.
• Work Monday to Friday, 6:30am–2:30pm, with flexibility to discuss alternative hours for the right candidate.

Skills

Dietary requirements

Allergy management

Food safety

Kitchen budgeting

Education

Food Safety Handling Certificate

Geccko National Child Safety Training

Job description

Early Childhood Centre Cook – Harmony Early Education Holland Park

More Than a Kitchen Job – Nourish Young Minds. Create with Purpose. Make a Difference Every Day.

Be Part of Something Special – Our Brand-New Centre Is Opening Soon!

Join the team everyone is talking about and be part of an exciting new beginning at Harmony Early Education Holland Park. We’re looking for a passionate Centre Cook to help establish a welcoming, nurturing food environment and create nutritious, delicious meals that support children’s growth, learning and wellbeing from day one.

As our Centre Cook, you’ll bring creativity, care and passion to the kitchen, helping create positive experiences for children through the power of food. You’ll have the opportunity to make your mark in a brand-new centre, contributing to a food program that encourages healthy habits, curiosity and a lifelong appreciation of nutritious food.

Why Harmony?

At Harmony Early Education Holland Park, we see every child as a confident, capable learner and a valued member of our community. Our brand-new centre will provide a calm, welcoming environment where curiosity, creativity and meaningful connections thrive. Every space is thoughtfully designed to inspire learning, including our kitchen.

Our food program is far more than preparing meals. It plays an essential role in supporting children's health, wellbeing and development while fostering positive relationships with food from an early age.

We believe that what children eat matters, and so does the care, quality and passion that goes into every meal. As part of our team, you’ll help create a positive food culture where children are encouraged to explore new flavours, enjoy nourishing meals and develop healthy eating habits.

Help Us Create Something Special

This is your opportunity to be part of a brand-new service from the beginning, bringing your culinary skills and passion for children's nutrition to a team that values quality, care and community.

Why Harmony is where you will thrive:

We don’t just offer jobs…We offerBelonging. Growth. Support. Respect.

Enjoy benefits that genuinely make a difference:

• 75% off childcare fees – because your family matters too
• Up to $3,000 referral bonuses
• 15% retention payment on top of Award
• A dedicated learning platform – Harmony Academy
• Wellness support, fun events & a team culture people stay for

Your Role

As Centre Cook, you’ll play a key role in creating a nurturing, healthy environment through food. You will:

• Plan and prepare nutritious, seasonal meals and snacks that support children’s growth, development, and wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe, hygienic, and well‑organised kitchen environment while ensuring supplies are well stocked.
• Order ingredients, manage inventory, and monitor stock levels to support efficient kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with educators to understand and accommodate children’s dietary requirements, allergies, and preferences.
• Support the centre’s mealtime routines and assist educators where needed to create a positive dining experience for children.
• Prepare occasional cooking and baking for staff celebrations, family events, and centre activities.
• Be open to expanding knowledge of nutrition across different age groups, with a focus on infant nutrition and feeding needs.
• Work Monday to Friday, 6:30am–2:30pm, with flexibility to discuss alternative hours for the right candidate.

About You

You are passionate about creating food with purpose and care.You have:

• A current Food Safety Handling Certificate.
• Completion of all required National Child Safety Training via Geccko, with current certificates of completion
• Strong knowledge of dietary requirements, allergy management, and safe food practices.
• Practical understanding of food budgeting, menu planning, and managing kitchen resources efficiently.

  Why Holland Park?

  Harmony Early Education is joining the Holland Park community. The centre caters for up to 115 children aged birth to 5 years. Located at 1008 Logan Road, Holland Park West, QLD with operational hours of 6.30am to 6.30pm.

  Our Commitment to Child & Cultural Safety.

  At Harmony you will be part of a team deeply committed to child and cultural safety.

  We take this seriously every child should feel safe, seen, heard and respected and we empower our educators to uphold these values every single day.

  Protecting Every Child. Honouring Every Culture. Every Day.

  We work proactively to keep children safe through strong policies, ongoing training and open conversations. We walk alongside families and communities to create environments where every child’s identity is celebrated and every voice is valued.

  Ready to be Part of Something Bigger?

  If you're looking for a place where your work truly matters, your ideas are valued, and every day has purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

  Learn more at www.harmonylearning.com.au