Part-Time Centre Cook: Healthy Meals, Flexible Hours

Mayfield Childcare; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Mon–Fri

Wellbeing support Mindway

Discounted enrolment fees

Job summary

Mayfield Early Education Brinsmead is seeking a Centre Cook to prepare healthy meals for children in a warm, supportive, school-hours role. This part-time position emphasizes work-life balance and a friendly team in a vibrant childcare setting.

Responsibilities include menu planning, safe food prep, ordering supplies, and collaborating with educators to support children's wellbeing. The role offers weekdays only, no weekends, and a focus on nourishing meals that fuel active learning.

Qualifications

• Previous experience cooking healthy meals for groups (early education, schools, or similar).
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (preferred).
• Organised, reliable, and a great team player.
• Creative, caring, and enjoy seeing little faces light up at mealtimes.

Responsibilities

• Creating delicious, wholesome meals and snacks for our little foodies (think rainbow veggies, fun finger foods, and allergy-aware options!)
• Planning menus that meet nutritional guidelines – and taste great too!
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised kitchen space
• Managing food prep, ordering supplies, and keeping up with food safety standards
• Working alongside our educators to support the wellbeing of every child

Job description

Mayfield Early Education Brinsmead is seeking a Centre Cook to prepare healthy meals for children in a warm, supportive, school-hours role. This part-time position emphasizes work-life balance and a friendly team in a vibrant childcare setting.

Responsibilities include menu planning, safe food prep, ordering supplies, and collaborating with educators to support children's wellbeing. The role offers weekdays only, no weekends, and a focus on nourishing meals that fuel active learning.