Centre Cook - Mayfield Early Education Kilmore

Are you a whiz in the kitchen with a passion for preparing healthy, nourishing meals? Do you love the idea of cooking food that genuinely makes a difference in children’s lives — while still enjoying a great work-life balance? If so, we’d love to meet you!

Mayfield Early Education Kilmore is looking for a Centre Cook to join our warm, welcoming, and close-knit team. This is a permanent part-time role, working five days per week, with flexibility around shift times for the right person.

This role is so much more than cooking — it’s about being part of a community that values fresh food, connection, and creating a true home-away-from-home for our children and educators.

About the Role

• Prepare fresh, wholesome meals and snacks for children each day
• Plan menus that meet nutritional guidelines and cater to dietary and allergy requirements
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen
• Manage food preparation, ordering, and stock control
• Ensure all food safety and hygiene standards are met
• Work collaboratively with educators to support children’s wellbeing
  

What’s in It for You

• Permanent part-time role with reliable hours
• Work Monday to Friday only — no weekends or nights
• Flexible shift times to support work-life balance
• Supportive, friendly team and a centre culture that genuinely cares
• Access to benefits including wellbeing support and discounted childcare fees
• The reward of knowing your meals fuel growing bodies, curious minds, and happy days
  

About You

• Previous experience cooking for groups (early learning, schools, aged care, or similar)
• Food Safety Supervisor Certification (essential)
• Available to work five days per week, Monday to Friday
• Organised, reliable, and proud of maintaining high standards
• A positive, team-focused attitude
• Childcare qualification is advantageous but not essential

Why us?

• Competitive, above-award conditions because we appreciate your dedication and nurturing spirit.
• ECEC Grant - raising your rate by 15%.
• Discounted enrolment for your own children.
• Professional development opportunities to support your career growth, like our study tour to NZ.
• Free medical and wellbeing support for you and your family, 24/7
• A modern, welcoming environment where you’ll feel right at home.

At Mayfield Early Education Kilmore, we celebrate diversity, relationships, and community. This is a place where your contribution truly matters, your work is valued, and your impact is felt every single day.

Ready to bring your kitchen skills to a centre that feels like home? Apply now and become the heart of our kitchen at Mayfield Kilmore. 

Mayfield Childcare Limited, its Board, Management, Employees and Volunteers are committed to safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and have a zero tolerance for child abuse.

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.