About the business

We are a privately owned service, licensed for 75 children aged between 6 weeks to 12 years and is opened from 6.30 am to 6.30 pm. Our service has 5 rooms and provides before/ after school care and vacation care programs. We believe that all children are curious learners, and it is important to embrace their sense of wonder through engaging play-based programs. We endeavour to provide our children with learning skills that will assist them in becoming independent learners and encourage a holistic approach towards education. Located in the Eight Mile Plains area we pride ourselves on having great connections with our families and with organisations within our community. If you are looking to work at a centre that encourages and supports family values then look no further, this centre is for you.

About the role

We seek an experienced centre cook/chef who is reliable, organised and dedicated in fostering the health and nutrition of young children, candidates must include....

Create and implement a five-week rotating menu in consultation with centre management that reflects children’s dietary requirements and upholds the Australian Nutritional Guidelines and the services Food and Nutrition Policy.

Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen.

Manage food ordering, stock rotation, and kitchen inventory within budget guidelines.

Paperwork- Completion of Food Safety Plan records and weekly menu reflections.

Upholding the services policies, procedures, and Food Safety Plan.

Genuine joy for cooking and working with children.

Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

More hours available for applicants who hold childcare qualifications

Availability

Available to work Monday to Friday

Skills and Experience

Food handling training

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Experience within the industry.

Current Blue Card.

Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis

Current Child Protection training.

Food allergy training or willing to obtain.

Childcare qualifications would be preferred, but not essential (bonus to hourly payrate).

About the role

We seek an experienced Before and After School Care educator who has had prior experiecnce in school bus pick up and drop off, candidates must include....

Open licence/ Over 25 years of age for insurance purposes.

Be able to drive a 12 seater Mini Bus for Before School and After School Care drop off and collction of children.

Developing strong relationships with children, families, other educators, and the community.

Provide support and assistance with other educators in the services operations.

Working in a team environment in developing continuous improvement in all areas of the service.

Working in accordance with the services policies and procedures and the NQF.

Availability

Available to work Monday to Friday

Skills and experience

Diploma of Early Childhood and Education and Care.

Open licence.

Experience within the industry.

Current Blue Card.

Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis

Current Child Protection training.

Food handling training or willing to obtain.

Sound knowledge in NQF, EYLF.

Excellent verbal and written communication.

Sound knowledge in technology.

Experience in using Storypark software but not essential.

Benifits

Candidates with childcare qualifications will receive the Federal Government's 10% wage boost (workers retention). An additional 5% in December 2025.

50% discount off your childcare gap fees