Centre Cook
Nourish little learners. Bring your creativity to a role that makes a real difference.
As a Centre Cook at Affinity Education, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the health, wellbeing, and daily joy of children aged 0–5. From preparing nutritious meals to engaging children in food education, you’ll help create healthy habits that last a lifetime.
Our Cooks are highly valued team members - supported with menu planning tools, safety systems, and a community of professionals who understand the importance of every meal served.
Why Work as a Centre Cook at Affinity?
Nourish and inspire - Prepare healthy meals that support growing bodies and curious minds
Use approved recipes and tools - Access seasonal menus and the FeedAustralia platform
Embrace your creativity - Plan fun, varied meals (and get creative with picky eaters!)
Engage children in food learning - Help kids explore healthy eating through fun, hands-on experiences
Be part of a supportive team - Work closely with educators, families, and Centre Managers
Prioritise safety - Cater for allergies and dietary needs with full support and training
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Centre Cook, you’ll keep the kitchen running smoothly while making mealtimes something children look forward to every day. In this role, you’ll:
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Prepare and serve nutritious meals, snacks, and purees tailored to children’s needs
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Cater for a variety of dietary requirements, cultural preferences, and allergies
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Maintain a clean, safe kitchen that meets all health and hygiene standards
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Work with educators to involve children in cooking experiences and food education
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Follow safe food handling procedures and use Affinity’s allergy management systems
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Collaborate with your Centre Manager to plan menus and meet centre needs
What You’ll Need
To work as a Centre Cook at Affinity, you’ll need:
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A Food Safety & Handling Certificate (Health and Community)
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Experience working in a commercial or childcare kitchen
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A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (desirable but not essential)
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A valid Working with Children Check
Where It Can Take You
Centre Cook is a fulfilling role with opportunities to grow in areas such as:
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Kitchen leadership and menu planning
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Child engagement and food education programs
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Compliance or safety support roles across centres
Our Commitment to Safety
Child safety and wellbeing are at the heart of every Affinity centre - and that includes every meal prepared.
As a Centre Cook, you’ll be supported with:
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Clear processes to manage allergies and dietary needs
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Use of the FeedAustralia platform to meet nutritional and regulatory requirements
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Access to child-safe kitchen procedures and documentation
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Ongoing training in food safety and hygiene best practices
Ready to Cook Up Something Meaningful?
If you love preparing healthy meals, working with children, and being part of a supportive team - we’d love to meet you. Search for Centre Cook jobs, Contact Us online or call (07) 3513 7700 to speak with our Recruitment Team.