Empowering Centre Manager: Early Childhood Leadership

Save Our Service; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Save Our Service is seeking a qualified Chef for a 38-place boutique early childhood centre in Caringbah, NSW. You will design and implement a Munch & Move–approved menu for children aged 0–6, focusing on nutritious, culturally diverse foods in a modern, fully equipped kitchen.

The role offers a negotiable hourly rate or salary package, with early starts from 7:00am and a collaborative, supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chef with experience in child-focused meals.
• Ability to design and implement a nutritious menu for ages 0–6.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen with high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a Munch & Move–approved menu for children 0–6.
• Work collaboratively with the team to deliver nutritious, culturally diverse meals.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and kitchen hygiene.

Skills

Menu planning

Nutrition knowledge

Food safety

Team collaboration

Creative cooking

Education

Qualified Chef

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Chef Opportunity | Early Childhood Education and Care

We are seeking a qualified Chef to join our 38-place boutique early childhood centre located in Caringbah, in the Sutherland Shire.

Our service operates Monday to Friday between 7:00am and 6:00pm and is closed on all NSW public holidays, as well as during our Christmas shutdown period.

This opportunity is ideal for a chef seeking a balanced lifestyle, a positive workplace culture, and a genuinely supportive team environment. Our centre features a brand-new, fully equipped commercial kitchen designed with a modern, natural aesthetic, making it an enjoyable and inspiring space to work.

We are looking for someone interested in a long‑term role who can work collaboratively with our team to design and implement a Munch & Move-approved menu for children aged 0–6 years. We value an interactive chef who is passionate about introducing children to a variety of nutritious and culturally diverse foods and experiences.

What’s on Offer:

• Negotiable hourly rate or salary package
• Being part of a new founding team
• Monday to Friday position with early starts from 7:00am
• Supportive leadership team and positive workplace