Early Childhood Centre Cook

HARMONY EARLY EDUCATION PTY LTD; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare fee discount 75%

Referral bonus up to 3000 AUD

Retention bonus 15%

Harmony Academy learning platform

Wellness support & team events

Positive team culture

Job summary

Harmony Broadbeach Centre is seeking a dedicated Centre Cook to create nutritious meals for children, ensuring safety and high-quality food service. You will collaborate with educators and manage the kitchen to support growth, wellbeing, and positive dining experiences.

Join a team focused on Belonging, Growth, Support and Respect, with benefits and ongoing training provided. Flexible hours and opportunities to develop nutrition knowledge across age groups are offered.

Qualifications

• Current Food Safety Handling Certificate is required.
• Completion of National Child Safety Training via Geccko with current certificates.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious, seasonal meals and snacks for children.
• Maintain a safe, hygienic, well-organised kitchen and stock supplies.
• Order ingredients, manage inventory, and monitor stock levels.
• Collaborate with educators to meet children's dietary requirements and allergies.
• Support mealtimes and assist educators to create a positive dining experience.
• Prepare cooking/baking for staff celebrations and events.
• Expand knowledge of nutrition across age groups, including infant needs.

Skills

Food safety

Allergy management

Menu planning

Kitchen budgeting

Education

Food Safety Handling Certificate

National Child Safety Training (Geccko)

Job description

Centre Cook – Harmony Broadbeach

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

Join the team everyone is talking about and play a vital role in creating nutritious, delicious meals that support children’s growth, learning, and wellbeing.

As our Centre Cook, you’ll bring creativity, care, and passion to the kitchen, helping to create positive experiences for children through the power of food.

Why Harmony?

At Harmony Early Education Broadbeach, we see every child as a confident, capable learner and a valued member of our community. Our centre is 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.

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.
• Previous cooking experience in an early childhood setting is desirable, but not essential.
• A genuine commitment to supporting children’s growth, development, and wellbeing through nutritious and enjoyable meals.

Why Broadbeach?

Harmony Broadbeach is a 77-place centre featuring state-of-the-art facilities and stunning outdoor spaces that inspire adventure and seamlessly extend learning beyond the classroom

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