Centre Cook

Looking for school-friendly hours? Join our brand-new centre as our Centre Cook and enjoy a rewarding role with family-friendly shifts from 8:30am to 1:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Woodlands is a growing early learning organisation committed to high-quality, child-centred education. Across our services, we are strengthening practice, investing in leadership, and creating cultures where educators feel supported, valued, and inspired to do their best work.

We are a proud child-safe organisation. The Child Safe Standards are embedded into our culture, policies, and daily practice. We expect all team to uphold our Code of Conduct and actively contribute to a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for children, families, and educators.

Our Grovedale centre is seeking a passionate Centre Cook to lead an engaging, play-based kindergarten program and support children to thrive as confident, curious learners.

As our Centre Cook, you will be responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals and snacks that meet dietary requirements, food safety standards, and the needs of young children. Working closely with the Centre Leadership Team, you will help promote healthy eating and contribute to the overall wellbeing of children in our care.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children each day.

• Plan seasonal menus in line with nutritional guidelines and centre requirements.

• Cater for allergies, cultural requirements, and dietary needs.

• Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen environment.

• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and centre policies.

• Manage food ordering, stock control, and kitchen supplies.

• Monitor food storage and kitchen equipment to ensure safety standards are maintained.

• Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members.

You are passionate about healthy food, highly organised, and enjoy contributing to a positive environment where children can flourish.

You'll bring:

• Previous experience as a cook in an early learning environment

• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements.

• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

• Understanding of nutrition requirements for young children.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• Ability to manage dietary requirements and allergies with care and attention to detail.

• Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).

• A positive and collaborative approach to working within a team.

• Enjoy family-friendly working hours: 8.30am to 1.30pm shift

• Be part of a supportive and welcoming team.

• Make a meaningful impact on children's health and wellbeing.

• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.

• Work in a modern, well-equipped early learning environment.

• Join a growing organisation committed to quality outcomes for children and families.

If you enjoy creating nutritious meals and want to play an important role in supporting children's growth and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help nourish the next generation at Woodlands.