" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eChildcare Chef\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5879\"\u003e Hospitality / Travel / Tourism \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5880\"\u003e Chef \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5881\"\u003e NSW Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"8347\"\u003e 2753 \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5882\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 25/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonday - Friday with set hours, enjoy a great work-life balance with no weekends\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModern, purpose built centre \u0026amp; excellent kitchen facilities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInclusive \u0026amp; supportive team \u0026amp; get mentored by our experienced centre management\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0027s Academy\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We are seeking a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003efull-time Cook/Chef\u003c/strong\u003e to join our team at \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0026rsquo;s Academy Richmond.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;In this role, you will \u003cstrong\u003eprepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals\u003c/strong\u003e each day for children, following our \u003cstrong\u003erotational seasonal menus\u003c/strong\u003e. You will manage \u003cstrong\u003edaily food preparation\u003c/strong\u003e, maintain a \u003cstrong\u003eclean and organised kitchen\u003c/strong\u003e, and ensure all meals meet \u003cstrong\u003edietary and allergy requirements\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The ideal candidate will have \u003cstrong\u003eexperience in a childcare or similar setting\u003c/strong\u003e, hold a \u003cstrong\u003ecurrent Food Safety Certificate\u003c/strong\u003e, and have a genuine \u003cstrong\u003epassion for creating healthy meals for children\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Join Us?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be part of the Australian Government\u0026rsquo;s Worker Retention Payment program.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Eligible team members at Little Zak\u0027s Academy now receive an additional 15% on top of award rates. The Australian Government announced that the Worker Retention Payment program would be extended until 30 June 2028, continuing to support wage increases for eligible early childhood educators.\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0027s Academy was one of the first approved providers nationally to participate in this initiative, ensuring our team could access these additional benefits from the commencement of the program.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompetitive remuneration\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;depending on your qualification and experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUp to\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e50 percent staff childcare discount\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaid\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ewellbeing day\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;each year for permanent staff (after 12 months)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHealth and wellness allowance reimbursing up to\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e$50 per month\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(gym, pool, wellness memberships)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$1,000 employee referral bonus\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;for each successful referral\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmployee Assistance Program via\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSonder\u003c/strong\u003e, offering unlimited confidential counselling and wellbeing support\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaid staff meetings, including dinner provided\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaid off-floor induction with structured onboarding and training\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMentoring and buddy system for all new starters\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudy support through\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ePay for Progression\u003c/strong\u003e, including Certificate III, Diploma, and Early Childhood Teaching pathways (T\u0026amp;Cs apply)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong promote-from-within culture with long-term career opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the role:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea for the children based on a 4-week rotating menu\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure that the meals prepared meet the special dietary needs of the children with allergies \u0026amp;\u0026nbsp;cultural preferences\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure safe and hygienic storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrder food supplies in line with menus and within the Centre\u0027s budget and check of food deliveries made to the Centre\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo work with the Centre Director to create and prepare a wholesome menu\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunicate positively with children and staff on a daily basis\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout you:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelevant qualification in hospitality/commercial cookery/nutrition or early childhood education\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrevious experience in a similar role desirable\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMenu planning and allergy management experiences\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent Working with Children Check\u0026nbsp;or willingness to obtain one\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFood Safety Supervisors Certificate or willingness to obtain one\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFirst Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0027s Child Safety Commitment\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0026rsquo;s Academy is a Child Safe Organisation.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003erigorous recruitment and screening process\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy applying for a role with Little Zak\u0026rsquo;s Academy, you acknowledge and agree to\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eundergo all required child safety checks\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;as part of our employment process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not miss out on this great opportunity!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eIf this sounds like you then, please click\u0026nbsp;\u0026lsquo;APPLY NOW\u0026rsquo;\u0026nbsp;or call 0485 982 484 for more information. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1123576\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "