Early Childhood Cook

2 days ago


Upper Coomera, Queensland, Australia 517fdab7-8ae5-4e7a-b1ab-de42503c6771 Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

We want our children to thrive both physically and mentally and understand the importance of a healthy and nutritious diet. Through our partnership with the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation, you'll be part of a food and learning experience that truly makes a difference.

122 licensed places across 6 rooms, this modern, purpose-built service will open in January 2026.

We are looking for an extraordinary cook who can nourish the minds of our extraordinary children. As an Early Childhood Cook, you know your key responsibilities and how integral your role is.  Instead let us enlighten you on how we support our respected Story House-ers to be the best they can be.

We Value You:

Free Safe Food Handling Level 2

Upskill to a Food Safety Supervisors Certificate available

Partnership with the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation (SAKGF)

Negotiable hourly rates

Receive a meal cooked for you at a restaurant of your choice on your birthday

75% Staff Childcare Discount*

Salary packaging options

People centric, health and wellbeing initiatives inc FREE First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations

Access to Sonder our 24/7 safety and wellbeing service

YOUR PAY YOUR WAY - Track, Grow and access to same-day pay with our financial wellbeing provider, Humanforce Thrive.

SHELebrate our reward and recognition platform

Discounts to 100's of major retailers

Refer a friend bonus for you to keep and treat yourself or donate to our nominated charity.

SHEL-endar our tailored professional development platform where you can access training with Education Specialists to reach your goals inc partnerships with industry leaders and dedicated early childhood cook courses.

We'll empower you to step up; step sideways; and flourish always in your pursuit of a meaningful career.

Interstate relocation support

Refer a friend bonus for you to keep and treat yourself or donate to our nominated charity.

Continuous feedback model with regular check-ins from your manager to always know the 'word on the street'.

Join one of our many committees. Being part of an inclusive team where coming together to collaborate and having a voice is encouraged.

Regular networking opportunities to come together and collaborate with other Cooks.

As part of the screening process, candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment physical medical assessment prior to an offer being made.

Story House Early Learning is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment, providing mutual respect for all employees.

At Story House, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our community, which is why we are committed to the Child Safe Standards and have Safety as one of our values.

We look forward to meeting you.

*CCS eligible care


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