Centre Cook - Precious Cargo Marion

Are you a passionate cook who loves creating wholesome, nourishing meals that bring joy to little learners every day? Precious Cargo Marion is looking for a dedicated Centre Cook to join our wonderful team on a 3-month full-time fixed term contract.

At our beautiful Montessori-inspired centre, food is more than fuel — it’s a vital part of our children’s learning, wellbeing, and daily rhythm. If you’re someone who takes pride in preparing fresh, nutritious meals and enjoys making a genuine difference in the lives of children, you’ll feel right at home with us.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Incredibly rewarding work — nourish young minds and bodies with delicious, healthy meals.
• Beautiful, supportive centre — join a friendly, collaborative team who value quality, consistency, and connection.
• Great industry to be part of — early childhood is warm, meaningful, stable, and full of purpose.
• Work with a great routine — plan, prepare, and serve meals that reflect children’s dietary needs, cultural backgrounds, and centre values.
• Well-equipped kitchen designed to make your day enjoyable and efficient.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing and serving nutritious meals, snacks, and dietary-specific options for children aged 0–5.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen environment at all times.
• Creating menus that are balanced, age-appropriate, and aligned with centre and regulatory guidelines.
• Working closely with educators to understand allergies, intolerances, and individual needs.
• Supporting our warm, inclusive centre culture through teamwork and positive communication.

What You’ll Need

✔ Food Safety Supervisor Certification (essential)
✔ Experience working as a cook in early childhood, hospitality, or a similar environment
✔ Knowledge of safe food handling, allergies, cultural dietary needs, and nutritional standards
✔ A passion for nurturing children through healthy, home-style cooking
✔ Strong organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously
✔ Working With Children Check (WWCC) – SA
✔ Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis (or willingness to obtain)

Why Precious Cargo Marion?

At Precious Cargo Marion, you’ll step into a centre filled with warmth, natural materials, Montessori values, and a team who genuinely care. We work together, celebrate milestones, support one another, and take pride in the experiences we create for our children and families. You won’t just be “the cook” — you’ll be an important part of our community.

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.