Centre Cook - Mayfield Early Education Allenstown

Are you passionate about creating delicious and nutritious meals that bring smiles to little faces? Do you have a flair for turning simple ingredients into culinary delights? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! 

At Mayfield Early Education – Allenstown we believe that good food is an essential ingredient in a child's growth and development. 

We are on the lookout for a talented and enthusiastic Cook to join our dedicated team on a part time basis, where you will play a crucial role in providing wholesome meals that nurture both body and soul.   

The opportunity 

• 30 hours over 5 days per week - flexibility in timing.
• Use your culinary skills to whip up tasty and nutritious meals that cater to the unique dietary needs of growing children. 
• Be a key player in fostering healthy eating habits from a young age, contributing to the overall well-being and development of our little ones. 
• Join a warm and welcoming Early Learning centre where collaboration, creativity, and care are at the heart of everything we do. 
• Work with the finest, freshest ingredients to ensure the highest quality meals for our children. 
• Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere where every day brings new opportunities for creativity and joy. 

• Passion for creating delicious, nutritious meals suitable for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. 
• Experience in meal planning, preparation, and kitchen management, including development of a rotating menu. 
• Knowledge of dietary restrictions and allergies. 
• Availability from Monday to Friday.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills – you enjoy interacting with our team, families & children. 
• Adherence to health and safety regulations. 
• Valid Blue Card
• Food Handling certificate. 
• Food Safety Supervisor certificate preferred.
• First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma certificate (or willing to obtain). 

• Enrolment discounts for your children.
• Career development opportunities including a monthly leadership series and pathways to grow your career.
• Professional development, including overseas study tour opportunities!
• Nationally Recognised Traineeships - we partner with KKTC (backed by TAFE) to offer Cert III, Diploma, Bachelor and Management-level qualifications in ECEC.
• Above award rates for the right candidates in the right roles – we pay what you're worth.
• Relocation allowance of up to $5k available where applicable, to help make the move easier for you (and your family).
• Sign-on bonuses – because we’re excited to have you on board.
• Staff referral bonuses – because great people know great people!
• Reward & recognition programs applicable to all staff members because we see you; we value you, and we want you to know it.
• And because your wellbeing matters too, we’ve partnered with Sonder to give you and your family access to 24/7 confidential medical, safety & wellbeing support.

Mayfield Early Education, including it’s Board, Management, Employees and Volunteers are committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. Our organisation has zero tolerance for child abuse and neglect.  We strongly uphold our child safety policies & procedures, and we actively work to create a child-safe environment. As part of our commitment, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive background checks, including reference checks, Working with Children Check (WWCC), child protection training and other relevant screening as required. We expect all staff to uphold our values of respect, inclusion, and child protection always.

Mayfield Childcare Limited celebrates diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for every team member. We welcome applicants of all genders, orientations, races, and backgrounds, believing that the more diverse our team, the more we can teach the next generation about respect, equality, and fairness. Join us in shaping a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Mayfield Childcare Limited acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land – the Wurundjeri people, and pay our respects to their Elders, both past and present.