Child Care Cook

6 days ago


Saint Ives, New South Wales, Australia Orchard Early Learning Centre Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Permanent Part Time Role

25 hour per week 7:30am–3:30pm

Do you love creating nourishing, wholesome meals that make a real difference?

Join the Orchard Early Learning family and bring your creativity to a role where food inspires connection, learning, and wellbeing.

About the Role

Our St Ives service is seeking a passionate Cook or Chef to lead the day-to-day operations of the kitchen catering for up to 98 children daily. You'll prepare five meals a day from our seasonally inspired menus, developed in line with Orchard's paddock-to-plate philosophy.

You'll also have the rare opportunity to be mentored by Tawyna Bahr, Executive Chef and leading Australian food consultant, as part of our network of like-minded Orchard chefs.

About Orchard St Ives

Nestled in a leafy community, Orchard St Ives has been designed to reflect our deep connection to nature, learning and wellbeing. Our children tend to their own edible gardens, pick herbs and vegetables for the daily menu, and develop lifelong positive food habits.

We believe food is more than nutrition, it's an experience that connects hearts, hands and minds.

Your Responsibilities
  • Prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals and snacks for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years
  • Cater to dietary needs and allergies with care and safety
  • Manage kitchen operations, ordering, and stock rotation
  • Maintain the highest standards of food safety and hygiene
  • Collaborate with educators and participate in occasional parent events
What We're Looking For
  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
  • Safe Food Handling Certificate
  • Working with Children Check (NSW)
  • Experience in a similar role, ideally within early childhood or hospitality
  • Strong understanding of food safety regulations and allergen management
  • Creative flair with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients
  • Energetic, organised, and committed to high standards of presentation and service
Why You'll Love Working at Orchard
  • An extra paid day off for your birthday
  • Reasonable hours for chef work life balance
  • Supportive and inclusive team culture
  • Professional development and mentoring from our Executive Chef
  • Real career growth as Orchard continues to expand across NSW
Be Part of Something Meaningful

At Orchard, you're not just cooking you're shaping the way children see and enjoy food for life.

We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our philosophy and see if we're the right fit for you:

Instagram | Facebook

To Apply:

Please submit your cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your current CV via Seek or directly through our website.

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Applicants need to have full rights to work in Australia


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