Childcare Cook

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Centre Cook to opening of our brand-new service in Clear Island Waters very soon. This service will be licensed for 130 children.

At Kool Beanz, we are committed to providing a supportive, engaging, and rewarding workplace where our teams feel valued, empowered, and inspired to achieve their best. With extensive experience in operating successful early learning services, we understand the importance of investing in our teams and providing the resources, guidance, and support needed to thrive.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on children's lives while being part of a thriving, culturally rich community? Kool Beanz, a beloved family-owned childcare centre, is searching for passionate and dedicated team member who truly value culture, community, and fostering a sense of belonging.

The Role:

The role of a chef in the early education and care environment is to plan and facilitate high quality, nutritious meals in a safe and hygienic environment. The chef will work in accordance with the Australian Dietary Guidelines. Educational and Care Regulations, National Quality Framework and State Department of Health.

About You:

We are looking for an experienced Early Childcare Chef/Cook who can do a variety of cooking processes. You must have experience in managing special dietary and allergy requirements, work skillfully within a budget and report weekly costs accurately.  You will take pride in maintaining a clean workstation.

Your Key Duties:

• Prepare a nutritional and well-balanced meal for children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age in collaboration with the Centre Director and other staff on a monthly basis.
• Ensure menus take into consideration the provision of 50% of the recommended minimum daily requirements from each of the 5 food groups.
• Ensure all individual dietary requirements for children are met, whether they be medically or culturally related.
• Organise orders for purchasing and liaise with suppliers. Conduct weekly and daily shopping for fresh food under the direction of the Centre Nominated Supervisor.
• Adhere to budgeting and work closely with the Centre Nominated Supervisor to sustain this.
• Present all meals including morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea to be visually pleasing.
• Create a menu including an ingredients list that will be sent to families via an online platform.
• Liaise with other Chefs and professional agencies to collaborate ideas on how to create and maintain nutritional needs of the children.

Your Qualifications and Skills: 

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or similar
• Experience in a kitchen preparing food for a large number of people/children (Childcare cooking experience is desirable)
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Up to date knowledge of food regulations and record keeping
• Completed or willing to complete Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• A current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain it
• Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management Training or agreement to complete the training
  Current First Aid Certificate or willing to complete the training

Your Benefits:

• Work life balance: No nights or weekend work!
• Job Security: This is a permanent part-time position and will have set shifts.
• Generous childcare discounts for your own children.

What Happens Next?
Following the submission of your application, shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a brief 10-minute phone interview as part of our recruitment process. This provides an opportunity for you to showcase your personality, strengths, and suitability for the role beyond what can be captured in a resume.

Come and work within our family-owned business and create magical meals for our children. Apply now.

At Kool Beanz, the safety, rights and best interests of every child are the paramount consideration in all decisions, actions and operations.  Where competing interests arise, decisions are made in favour of protecting the child’s safety, dignity and wellbeing.