Cook
Job ad reference:
OAC/1952573COO
Location
Bridgeman Downs
Advertisement Open Date
14-Oct-2026
Advertisement Closing Date
04-Nov-2026
Cook
We're looking for a caring, organised and reliable Cook to join our team at Only About Children Bridgeman Downs.
This is a role where your work becomes part of the daily rhythm of the campus, helping children feel nourished, cared for and supported through positive food experiences.
About our Bridgeman Downs campus
There's a beautifully natural, spacious feel to working at Bridgeman Downs. Set on a 10,000 square metre site on Ridley Road, Little Village Bridgeman Downs offers a distinctive early learning environment surrounded by a protected nature reserve. With large grounds, off-street parking and sustainability built into the design, it feels like a campus where nature and learning are genuinely connected.
Children learn in light-filled studio rooms before moving into expansive outdoor spaces with cubby houses, mud kitchens, sand and water play, bike paths and Bush Kindy. Families often speak about excellent facilities, strong educator relationships and the way children thrive in such a rich outdoor environment. It's a campus where your care and creativity can help children feel grounded, curious and connected.
You're The Difference at OAC
At Only About Children, everything starts with one simple truth: You're The Difference.
In the kitchen, your care is felt across the whole campus. The meals you prepare, the attention you give to allergies and dietary needs, and the way you help children build positive food experiences all shape their day.
With us, your work helps children feel nourished, safe and ready to learn.
About the role
As Cook, you'll support the preparation and delivery of fresh, nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 0 to 5, with health, safety and children's wellbeing front of mind.
Depending on campus needs, you may be preparing meals, managing food service, overseeing kitchen routines, and maintaining a clean and safe food environment. You'll ensure children's dietary, cultural, developmental and allergy requirements are met with care and accuracy.
What you'll do
What you'll bring
What we offer
Child safety and inclusion
At Only About Children, child safety is at the centre of everything we do. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm, and we are committed to creating safe, nurturing and inclusive environments where every child has a voice, feels safe, and is valued and respected.
Everyone who joins our team shares responsibility for upholding child safe practices, meeting regulatory requirements and supporting children's wellbeing. Successful candidates will be required to complete all relevant working with children, background and compliance checks.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our commitment to child safety, inclusion and high-quality early learning.
Apply now
If you're ready to bring your care, organisation and love of food to Only About Children Bridgeman Downs, we'd love to hear from you.
We'd love to hear from you, apply now and take the next step in your career!
