Early Learning Centre Cook/Chef

Brady Bunch Early Learning Centre; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Brady Bunch Early Learning Centre in Ballarat is seeking a Centre Cook/Chef to manage the kitchen on weekdays, from 7:00am to 2:00pm. You will prepare fresh meals for children, run your own kitchen space, and engage warmly with families within our centre community.

The role offers clear systems, extensive training, and ongoing support from our Food Safety & Kitchen Operations Manager, with no night shifts or weekend work.

Qualifications

• Previous cook or chef experience required; childcare experience is a bonus.
• Organized, reliable, able to take responsibility for kitchen.
• Strong food safety knowledge and attention to detail.
• Understand allergy management and cross-contamination prevention.
• Warm, approachable and comfortable around children.
• Willing to obtain WWCC and complete child safety training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, nutritious meals and snacks from our established menu
• Take ownership of your kitchen – keeping it organized, clean, safe and running smoothly
• Safely manage allergies, medical and dietary requirements
• Maintain excellent food safety and hygiene standards
• Be warm, friendly and comfortable engaging with children and families
• Join in fun cooking and food experiences with the children
• Work collaboratively as part of our wider centre team

Skills

Cook/chef experience

Food safety knowledge

Allergy management

Child-friendly communication

Job description

Brady Bunch Early Learning Centre – Ballarat VIC

Centre Cook/Chef – Early Learning Centre

Brady Bunch Early Learning Centre – Ballarat
Monday to Friday | 7:00am – 2:00pm | No nights or weekends

Love cooking fresh, healthy food but ready to leave the nights and weekends behind?

We’re looking for an experienced Cook/Chef to take ownership of our kitchen at Brady Bunch Hertford Street.

This is a great weekday role where you’ll prepare fresh, nutritious meals for the children in our care, manage and organise your own kitchen space, and be a warm and welcoming part of our centre community.

Our healthy menu is already developed, with clear systems, extensive training and ongoing support from our Food Safety & Kitchen Operations Manager.

The Role

• Prepare fresh, nutritious meals and snacks from our established menu
• Take ownership of your kitchen – keeping it organized, clean, safe and running smoothly
• Safely manage allergies, medical and dietary requirements
• Maintain excellent food safety and hygiene standards
• Be warm, friendly and comfortable engaging with children and families
• Join in fun cooking and food experiences with the children
• Work collaboratively as part of our wider centre team

About You

You’ll be someone who:

• Has previous cook or chef experience – childcare experience is a bonus, not essential
• Is organized, reliable and confident taking responsibility for their kitchen
• Has strong food safety knowledge and attention to detail
• Understands allergy management and preventing cross-contamination
• Is warm, approachable and genuinely enjoys being around children
• Is committed to child safety, wellbeing and our Child Safe Standards
• Holds a current Working with Children Check (WWCC), or is willing and eligible to obtain one
• Is willing to complete all required child safety training

Why Brady Bunch?

Great weekday hours. No nights. No weekends. An established healthy menu. Your own kitchen space. Plenty of support.

You’ll have the independence to make the kitchen your own while still being part of a friendly and supportive early learning team.

If you love good food, enjoy being around children and take pride in running a great kitchen, we’d love to hear from you!