Early Childhood Chef - Fresh, Healthy Meals, Weekdays

Goodstart Early Learning; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award rates available

Significant childcare discounts

Mon-Fri daytime hours

No nights or weekends

Job summary

The ELO Group in Wellington Point East is seeking an Early Childhood Cook / Chef to create fresh, healthy meals for children each day. This permanent part-time role runs Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 3:00pm, with potential for full-time hours for the right candidate.

You’ll lead day-to-day kitchen operations in a supportive, child-focused environment. You’ll plan menus, prepare meals, and ensure nutritional needs and allergies are managed and documented, while upholding food safety and hygiene

Responsibilities

• Planning, preparing and cooking fresh daily meals and snacks
• Creating nutritious seasonal menus aligned with Nutrition Australia guidelines
• Ensuring meals meet children’s nutritional and developmental needs
• Carefully managing allergies, intolerances and special dietary requirements
• Preparing appropriate meal alternatives where required
• Maintaining a clean, organised and efficiently run kitchen
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and infection control
• Ordering food and managing kitchen stock and supplies
• Maintaining the centre’s Food Safety Manual, including checklists, records and compliance documentation
• Working closely with educators and centre leadership to understand and respond to children’s individual needs

Job description

The ELO Group in Wellington Point East is seeking an Early Childhood Cook / Chef to create fresh, healthy meals for children each day. This permanent part-time role runs Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 3:00pm, with potential for full-time hours for the right candidate.

You’ll lead day-to-day kitchen operations in a supportive, child-focused environment. You’ll plan menus, prepare meals, and ensure nutritional needs and allergies are managed and documented, while upholding food safety and hygiene