Join Our Team as a Part Time Cook - Monday - Friday 12.30 - 4.00pm at Catholic Early Learning and Care!

Are you passionate about cooking and nourishing young minds? Do you thrive in a warm, collaborative environment where your culinary skills make a difference every day? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About Us: At Catholic Early Learning and Care (CELC), we believe that nutritious meals are at the heart of happy, healthy children. Our Early Learning Centre is more than just a place of care — it’s a vibrant community where children, families, and educators come together to create a nurturing and inspiring environment.

Why choose Catholic Early Learning & Care

• Two-week closure over Christmas and New Year
• Not for Profit Organisation with Over 16 Services from Weipa to Silkwood
• No weekends or Public Holidays
• Above award wages
• Career and professional development opportunities within the company
• Regular face to face interaction with local managers
• Uniforms supplied
• Access to our company ELMO (LMS) learning management system to support with ongoing development and skills
• Use of OWNA an all-in-one, user friendly childcare management system
• Access to our 24/7 (EAP) Employee Assistance Program offering financial/mental/physical wellbeing counselling

Your Role: As our Support Worker (Cook), you’ll be the culinary star of our Centre, creating wholesome meals that delight young palates while meeting their nutritional needs. Working alongside our Nominated Supervisor, you’ll bring your passion for food, health, and community to life, all while embracing the values and vision of our Diocese.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Crafting and implementing a delicious, nutritious weekly menu in line with CELC’s Health and Safety – Nutrition and Menu Planning Policy.

Creating meaningful connections with team members, families, and the local community through respect and open communication.

Following and maintaining the Food Safety Program and Food Business License requirements.

Keeping accurate records, ensuring incoming goods are fresh and safe, and maintaining a hygienic, organised kitchen.

Preparing meals and snacks that fuel learning, laughter, and play throughout the day.

Managing food purchasing and ensuring the weekly financial budget is met.

Engaging in professional development and contributing to the service’s Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).

What We’re Looking For:

A positive, proactive team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Experience in catering for children within an educational or childcare setting, with a strong understanding of dietary needs and food safety standards.

Commitment to CELC’s Vision, Mission, and Values.

Passion for child nutrition and creating meals that nurture growing bodies and minds.

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Willingness to uphold food safety standards and work health and safety policies.

Please note: We reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date.