Cook

1 week ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Mareeba Kids Campus Childcare & Kindergarten Inc Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

COOK – MAREEBA KIDS CAMPUS

Mareeba Kids Campus provides local children and families a sustainable service that offers high quality early childhood education-oriented care facilities operated by qualified and professional staff who have employment security and career progression opportunities.

The Role

This is a permanent full-time role 38 hours per week, Monday -Friday. We are looking for someone who is passionate about cooking and is looking to commit to a long-term position. We value the importance of children's health and nutrition and are looking for a cook with the same values who enjoys cooking for children and who can share their knowledge of nutrition with the children. To succeed in this role, you will be a good communicator, well-organised, friendly, adaptive and creative. You will have knowledge and awareness of nutrition, food handling and hygiene, food allergies and intolerances, and menu planning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop a rotating menu, in accordance with the Centre's nutrition policy guidelines and the Healthy Eating Advisory Service for all children, including children with allergies and intolerances.
  • Provide a variety of nutritious foods that are suitable for children aged three months to five years
  • Complete weekly ordering as per current menu
  • Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times
  • Have good time management skills and be confident in managing a kitchen
  • Ensure the kitchen and appliances are well looked after at all times
  • Interact with children, educators and families in a positive, sensitive and respectful manner at all times.
  • Ensure presentation of food is appealing and exciting for children
  • Support the development and maintenance of the food safety plan and program
  • Follow procedure regarding food preparation and production duties and adhere to daily menu plans.

Essential Requirements

  • Experience in an early childhood environment in a similar capacity (preferred)
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to complete tasks on time with minimal supervision
  • Able to stand for extended periods of time
  • High level of attention-to-detail
  • Good organisational abilities
  • Positive and approachable manner
  • Ability to follow direction, policies and procedures
  • Strong Work Health and Safety focus
  • Flexible approach and attitude
  • Team player
  • Genuine interest and care for working within an early learning facility
  • Current Working with Children Check issued by Blue Card Services, Department of Justice and Attorney-General
  • A certificate in Food Handling
  • Food Safety Supervisor certificate
  • A current certificate in First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma (or be willing to obtain)

Perks and Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunity for Career Advancement
  • Access to Paid Professional Development
  • Company Sponsored Events
  • Discounted Child Care Fees
  • 1 week Christmas New Year Annual Closure

How to Apply

If you have the right skills and experience, please email a cover letter and resume to 

For further information about the role please contact the Centre Manager,

Kirsty Gillies, 

Applications close 31st October 2025

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