Centre Chef

Join our team and make a difference every day through healthy, nutritious meals for children.

Kids Club Gosford is seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Chef/Cook to join our team in a permanent full-time position (38 hours per week).

As a thriving 120-place early learning centre, we are looking for someone who enjoys creating nutritious meals, planning menus, and contributing to a positive environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

If you love cooking, take pride in providing healthy nutrition for children, and want to work in a modern, purpose-built centre, we'd love to hear from you.

At Kids Club, we recognise that great nutrition plays a vital role in children's health, wellbeing, and development. We value our team and offer:

• Above-award wages

• A supportive and collaborative team environment

• A beautiful centre and welcoming culture to walk into every day

• Recognition and rewards, including gift vouchers, celebration dinners, and staff appreciation initiatives

• Discounted childcare for your family

• Regular social events and team celebrations

• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities

As the Centre Chef, you will be responsible for all aspects of food preparation and kitchen management, ensuring children receive nutritious, balanced, and appealing meals each day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and serving meals and snacks in accordance with the weekly menu and daily recipes

• Catering for children's dietary requirements, allergies, cultural preferences, and developmental needs

• Maintaining a clean, organised, and compliant kitchen environment

• Ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene requirements

• Managing stock rotation, ordering, and inventory control

• Collaborating with other Kids Club Centre Chefs on menu development and nutritional planning

• Promoting healthy eating habits and supporting the centre's nutrition philosophy

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or an equivalent qualification

• Food Safety Supervisor, Food Handling, and Nutrition qualifications (or equivalent)

• Previous experience working as a Chef or Cook, preferably within childcare, education, healthcare, or a high-volume kitchen environment

• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and allergy management

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• The ability to work independently and maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation

• A current Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain one)

Kids Club Early Childhood Learning Centres is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their safety, wellbeing, and inclusion. We have a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and are dedicated to creating child-safe environments where all children feel safe, respected, and supported.

As part of our commitment to child safety, all applicants will be subject to comprehensive screening processes, including Working With Children Checks, reference checks, verification of qualifications and employment history, and other relevant background checks. Successful applicants must demonstrate a commitment to child safety and uphold our Child Safe Standards and Code of Conduct.

If you are passionate about cooking nutritious meals for children and would like to join a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Kids Club family.