Childcare Chef- Maternity Contract

Maternity Contract: Centre Chef | Seedlings & Co. – Logan Reserve

Are you passionate about food, culture, and sustainability? Do you love working in a lively, purpose-driven kitchen, where your inspire learning and a love of healthy eating?

At Seedlings & Co, our children grow herbs, harvest vegetables participate in cooking experiences as part of their leanring. We're looking for a creative, energetic Centre Chef to join our team and bring the magic of food to life for the youngest members of our community.

Seedlings & Co is more than a childcare provider—we're a nature-anchored community where curiosity leads and children thrive. Our holistic approach embraces the seasons, celebrates cultural diversity, and embeds sustainability into everyday practice. Every garden bed, every shared meal, and every recipe is a story waiting to be told.

• A values-driven team that recognises the role of food as connection, care, and culture
• Ongoing professional development aligned with your passion for nutrition, wellbeing, and education
• 50% childcare discount for your little seedling
• Employee Assistance Program and Corporate Rewards
• Opportunities to innovate menus, garden-to-table projects, and intergenerational food programs
• A purpose-built kitchen that is the envy of ever chef

As our Centre Cook, you'll create nourishing meals that reflect the diversity of our families.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing inclusive, culturally rich weekly menus with input from children and families
• Preparing fresh, seasonal meals that reflect our learning community and dietary needs
• Supporting educators and children with food-based learning experiences
• Managing food safety, inventory, and kitchen hygiene with excellence
• Collaborating with our educational team to embed food into the curriculum

You are more than just a cook—you are a storyteller, a nurturer, and a creative thinker. You'll thrive in our team if you have:

• A qualification in Hospitality or Commercial Cookery
• Proven experience in a kitchen (early childhood experience preferred but not essential)
• A love of fresh produce and sustainable, scratch-made cooking
• Awareness of food allergies, dietary needs, and safe food handling procedures
• A can-do attitude, flexible spirit, and warm approach to working with children
• A desire to make food an experience—not just a meal

How to Apply

Click APPLY or reach out directly for a confidential chat. We can't wait to meet the person who will help shape the next chapter of our Seedlings story—one delicious bite at a time.