Early Childhood Cook

Love cooking and want a role that fits around your life? Looking for school-friendly hours, no nights, and no weekends? If you've got a passion for creating simple, healthy, and child-friendly meals – we'd love to meet you

At Mayfield Early Education – Allenstown, we believe food is so much more than fuel. It's comfort, it's learning, and it's a chance to nourish little minds and bodies. We're on the lookout for someone who wants to share that passion with children – whether you're an experienced cook or simply someone who loves being in the kitchen.

• Family-friendly hours, 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, flexible to work within school hours.
• No qualifications needed just a love of cooking and a commitment to making nutritious, child-friendly meals.
• You really can make an impact every day you come to work. You'll help shape healthy eating habits, teach children about food, and fuel their growth and learning.
• Join a team that feels like family.  We're supportive, fun, and all about creating a positive, collaborative workplace.
• This is a great industry to be in Early Childhood Education is growing and recognised as one of the most rewarding sectors to be part of.

• Cooking delicious, nutritious meals for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
• Planning and preparing a rotating menu that keeps food fun, balanced, and allergy friendly.
• Creating an inviting food culture that teaches children about healthy choices.
• Working closely with educators and families to support every child's wellbeing.

• A passion for cooking and nourishing little ones.
• Someone who enjoys being part of a close-knit team.
• Knowledge of food safety and willingness to complete (or already hold) a Blue Card, Food Handling certificate, and First Aid training.

• Relocation assistance of $2k
• Competitive, above-award pay (including a recent 15% wage increase through the ECEC government grant, with another 5% coming in December).
• Generous childcare discounts.
• Career development pathways – from cooking into leadership or ECEC qualifications if you'd like to grow.
• Ongoing training and professional development (even overseas opportunities).
• Recognition, bonuses, and wellbeing support for you and your family through Sonder.

This is more than just a cooking job – it's a chance to make a real difference every day in a role that fits around your life. It is an opportunity to build a career in a warm, ever growing inclusive industry that really does let you be you

Ready to nourish little tummies, spark a love of good food, and join an amazing team? Apply today

Mayfield Early Education, including it's Board, Management, Employees and Volunteers are committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. Our organisation has zero tolerance for child abuse and neglect.  We strongly uphold our child safety policies & procedures, and we actively work to create a child-safe environment. As part of our commitment, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive background checks, including reference checks, Working with Children Check (WWCC), child protection training and other relevant screening as required. We expect all staff to uphold our values of respect, inclusion, and child protection always.

Mayfield Childcare Limited celebrates diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for every team member. We welcome applicants of all genders, orientations, races, and backgrounds, believing that the more diverse our team, the more we can teach the next generation about respect, equality, and fairness. Join us in shaping a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Mayfield Childcare Limited acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land – the Wurundjeri people, and pay our respects to their Elders, both past and present.