Centre Cook

Hope Island, QLD
Permanent
Full-time

16 days ago

Centre Cook Hope Island – More Than a Kitchen Job.Position available to cover maternity leave, with the potential for ongoing employment across our other centres.Nourish young minds. Create with purpose. Work where food makes a difference.Why Harmony?At Harmony Early Education, we see children as confident, capable individuals and proud members of our learning community. Our centres are calm, welcoming spaces filled with curiosity, wonder, and beautifully designed environments, including our kitchens.Our food program is anything but ordinary. It’s central to how we nurture, educate, and build lifelong healthy habits in children. We believe what children eat matters and so does how it’s prepared.Why You Will Love It Here

75% off childcare fees
Up to $3,000 through referral programs
Discounts with over 500 major retailers
Work in a state-of-the-art centre with a purpose-built kitchen
Access professional development via Harmony Academy and online learning
No weekends or night shifts – work 6:30am to 2:30pm
Fun, connected team culture with regular events
Wellness programs to support your whole self

Your RoleAs Centre Cook, you will play a key role in creating a nurturing, healthy environment through food. You will:

Plan and prepare nutritious, seasonal meals and snacks
Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked kitchen
Order supplies and manage inventory
Communicate with educators to meet dietary needs
Support the centre’s mealtime routines and assist where needed
Be open to learning more about nutrition for different age groups, especially infants

Why Hope IslandHarmony Hope Island is a flagship 230-place centre in the heart of a vibrant waterfront community. With its own indoor sports centre and atelier, and surrounded by parks, paths, and stunning views, it’s a place where children thrive—and well-being and work-life balance come naturally.About YouYou are passionate about creating food with purpose and care.You have:

A Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or happy to obtain once employed)
Strong knowledge of dietary requirements and allergy management
A practical understanding of food budgeting and planning
Cooking experience in early childhood settings (desirable but not essential)
A commitment to supporting children’s growth, development, and wellbeing through food

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