Centre Chef for Kids’ Meals — Healthy & Allergy‑Aware

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous childcare fee discount

Supportive team culture

Culture Club events

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Explorers Early Learning Armadale is seeking a Centre Chef to plan and prepare fresh, nutritious meals for young children in a vibrant learning environment. You will tailor dishes to allergies and dietary needs while maintaining high food safety standards and a tidy, compliant kitchen.

Join a supportive team culture with a focus on care, curiosity, and community. The role requires Australian working rights and prior childcare kitchen experience is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience tailoring meals for children with allergies and dietary needs.
• Strong food safety knowledge and practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare fresh, seasonal meals for children.
• Adapt menus for allergies and intolerances with inclusive options.
• Keep kitchen clean, organized and compliant with food safety standards.
• Manage kitchen tasks with precision and attention to detail.
• Foster positive interactions with children, families and staff.

Skills

Child nutrition experience

Education

Commercial Cookery certification

Job description

Explorers Early Learning Armadale is seeking a Centre Chef to plan and prepare fresh, nutritious meals for young children in a vibrant learning environment. You will tailor dishes to allergies and dietary needs while maintaining high food safety standards and a tidy, compliant kitchen.

Join a supportive team culture with a focus on care, curiosity, and community. The role requires Australian working rights and prior childcare kitchen experience is a bonus.