Centre Chef - Denistone East

Little Leos Early Learning

Denistone East, Sydney NSW

Chefs/Cooks (Hospitality and Tourism)

Full time

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Cooking

Nutrition

Catering Services

Cook with Purpose. Create Healthy Habits for Life.

Do you love cooking from scratch using fresh, seasonal ingredients? Are you looking for a role where your food genuinely makes a difference every day?

Little Leo's Early Education is looking for a passionate Centre Chef to join our beautiful new Denistone East service, preparing nutritious meals that nourish children and help foster healthy eating habits for life.

Why This Opportunity is Different

At Little Leo's, food is more than just a meal - it's an important part of every child's learning, wellbeing and development.

You'll work in a brand-new kitchen within our purpose-built 64-place centre, preparing fresh meals using quality ingredients and seasonal produce. With manageable numbers, you'll have the time to focus on quality, presentation and creating positive mealtime experiences rather than simply cooking in bulk.

You'll also be a valued member of our leadership team, working alongside educators to encourage healthy eating, celebrate cultural diversity through food and create meaningful experiences that children look forward to every day.

The Role

You'll be responsible for:

Preparing fresh breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and late snack each day

Preparing infant meals and purees

Planning nutritious seasonal menus that align with our nutrition policy

Catering for allergies, cultural, religious and special dietary requirements

Managing food ordering, stock control and kitchen budgets

Maintaining a safe, clean and compliant kitchen in accordance with Food Safety requirements

Building positive relationships with children, families and educators through your love of food

About You

You'll bring:

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an ACECQA-approved qualification with experience in a cooking role

Experience preparing fresh, nutritious meals in a commercial kitchen

Knowledge of allergy-safe food preparation and specialised dietary requirements

Experience with menu planning, stock control and budgeting

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Current Working With Children Check and First Aid Certificate

Excellent organisation, communication and time management skills

A genuine passion for children's nutrition and creating positive food experiences

What You'll Love About This Role

Above-award salary with regular performance reviews

Monday to Friday roster - enjoy your evenings and weekends

Work in a beautiful brand-new kitchen

Prepare fresh meals using quality, seasonal ingredients

Opportunity to contribute to menu planning and inspire healthy eating habits

Manageable numbers within a premium 64-place service

Supportive leadership and dedicated Head Office team

Generous childcare discounts

Uniform provided

Wellbeing initiatives, team celebrations and a positive workplace culture

If you're passionate about fresh food, children's wellbeing and creating positive mealtime experiences, we'd love to welcome you to Little Leo's. Come and help us inspire healthy habits that last a lifetime.

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Apply now?by sending your resume and cover letter to people@littleleos.com.au