Centre Cook: Nourish Growing Minds with Seasonal Meals …, Brisbane

Centre Cook Graceville – A brand-new centre opening soon. More Than a Kitchen Job. Nourish young minds. Create with purpose. Work where food makes a difference. Join the Team everyone is talking about. Why Harmony? At Harmony Early Education Graceville, we see children as confident, capable individuals and proud members of our learning community. Our centres are calm, welcoming spaces filled with curiosity, wonder, and beautifully designed environments including our kitchens. Our food program is anything but ordinary. It is central to how we nurture, educate, and build lifelong healthy habits in children. We believe what kids eat matters and so does how it’s prepared. Why Harmony is where you will thrive: We don’t just offer jobs…We offerBelonging. Growth. Support. Respect. Enjoy benefits that genuinely make a difference:
- 75% off childcare fees – because your family matters too
- Up to $3,000 referral bonuses
- 15% retention payment on top of Award
- A dedicated learning platform – Harmony Academy
- Wellness support, fun events & a team culture people stay for At Harmony you will be part of a team deeply committed to child and cultural safety. We take this seriously every child should feel safe, seen, heard and respected and we empower our educators to uphold these values every single day. Our Commitment to Child & Cultural Safety Protecting Every Child. Honouring Every Culture. Every Day. We work proactively to keep children safe through strong policies, ongoing training and open conversations. We walk alongside families and communities to create environments where every child’s identity is celebrated and every voice is valued. Your Role As Centre Cook, you’ll play a key role in creating a nurturing, healthy environment through food. You will:
- Plan and prepare nutritious, seasonal meals and snacks
- Maintain a safe, clean, and well‑stocked kitchen
- Order supplies and manage inventory
- Communicate with educators to meet dietary needs
- Support the centre’s mealtime routines and assist where needed
- Be open to learning more about nutrition for different age groups, especially infants
- Hours 6:15am to 2:15pm Monday to Friday (open to discuss alternative hours for the right candidate. About Graceville Opening in 2026, Harmony Graceville will be a purpose‑built centre catering for up to 126 children (birth–5 years). Located at 293 Honour Avenue, the centre will operate 6:30am – 6:30pm, offering a welcoming and inspiring environment for children, families, and educators alike. About You You are passionate about creating food with purpose and care. You have:
- A Food Safety Handling Certificate
- Strong knowledge of dietary requirements and allergy management
- A practical understanding of food budgeting and planning
- Cooking experience in early childhood settings (desirable but not essential)
- A commitment to supporting children’s growth, development, and wellbeing through food Ready to be part of something bigger? If you are searching for a place where your work matters, your ideas are welcomed and your purpose is explicit this is it. Apply now and begin your Harmony journey. Learn more at #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ru8j2