Centre Cook - Mayfield Early Education Enoggera

Love cooking? Looking for a flexible, family-friendly role where you can make a real impact?

We’re on the hunt for a passionate and creative Cook to join our close-knit team at Mayfield Early Education – Enoggera! This is a Permanent Part-Time position (25-30 hours per week, 5 or 6-hour shifts, Monday to Friday) – and we can be flexible with the hours to help you achieve that perfect work-life balance!

Why this role is amazing:

• No weekends, no late nights – Enjoy your evenings and weekends off!
• Work in a supportive, family-like environment – Our team is tight-knit, friendly, and fun!  We actively support your professional development and want to see you succeed! 
• Create nutritious, delicious meals – Help fuel growing minds and bodies!
• Get creative in the kitchen – Bring your own flair and ideas to our menus!
• Job stability + flexibility – Permanent hours with a set 7/8am start daily.
• Potential to inspire future little chefs – Who knows? You might be sparking a love for cooking!
• Discounted enrolment fees – Helping you balance work and family life!
• Free 24/7 medical support for you and your family thanks to our partnership with Sonder! 
• A warm, welcoming, and supportive workplace!

What you’ll be doing:

• Cooking up wholesome, tasty meals that children will love!
• Planning and preparing nutritionally balanced menus (including dietary/allergy-friendly options).
• Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen while meeting health & safety guidelines.
• Being a part of our warm and welcoming early education family!

What we’re looking for:

• Passion for cooking and providing nutritious meals for children (ages 6 weeks – 6 years).
• Experience in meal planning, kitchen management, and food preparation - this can be in a professional setting or for you and your family at home! 
• Understanding of dietary restrictions and allergies.
• A team player who loves engaging with children, families, and staff.
• Valid WWCC & Food Handling Certificate.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (preferred).
• First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma certificates (or willingness to obtain).
  

If you’re ready to turn your love of food into a rewarding career where your cooking truly makes a difference, apply today! We’d love to welcome you into our Mayfield family.

If you are successfully appointed to this role, you will be invited to attend a Mayfield Early Education Welcome Induction at our Hawthorn Support Office prior to your commencement.  If you're based outside of Victoria, a virtual invitation will be sent for you to join online.

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.