Centre Chef: Healthy Kids Meals, 8–4, Immediate Start

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Child's Play Early Learning Mambourin in Melbourne is seeking a dedicated Chef to create nutritious meals for 130+ children. You will involve children in cooking, plan kid-friendly menus with parents and educators, and uphold strict allergy and safety practices.

Join a supportive team and contribute to healthy eating habits, with a permanent role and a typical 8am–4pm shift. Must have 2+ years cooking in an early learning centre and Australian working rights.

Qualifications

• Requires food handling/food safety certificate.
• Experience cooking in an early learning centre is preferred.
• Willingness to obtain WWCC and police check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals for children following dietary requirements and health guidelines.
• Plan menus with input from parents, educators and children.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and ensure food safety standards.
• Place online food orders and manage audits in OWNA.
• Handle allergy-related preparation processes.

Skills

Food handling/food safety

Allergy awareness

Menu planning

Tools

OWNA app

Job description

Child's Play Early Learning Mambourin in Melbourne is seeking a dedicated Chef to create nutritious meals for 130+ children. You will involve children in cooking, plan kid-friendly menus with parents and educators, and uphold strict allergy and safety practices.

Join a supportive team and contribute to healthy eating habits, with a permanent role and a typical 8am–4pm shift. Must have 2+ years cooking in an early learning centre and Australian working rights.