Centre Chef: Nutritious Meals & Career Growth

Aspire Early Education; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

MEA Worker Retention Payment

Birthday Leave

Wellbeing Leave

EAP

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Aspire Early Education is seeking a Centre Chef for our Redstone, Sunbury centre. The role focuses on preparing nutritious meals for children and planning seasonal menus that align with childcare guidelines.

The successful candidate will manage food ordering, stock, and budgets while catering to dietary needs and maintaining high kitchen hygiene. Experience in childcare and a WWC check are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• Previous childcare experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of children's nutritional needs and dietary requirements.
• Strong organisational, time management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain a clean, safe kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, balanced meals and snacks for children.
• Plan seasonal menus that meet childcare nutrition guidelines.
• Manage food ordering, stock control and kitchen budgets.
• Cater for dietary requirements, allergies and cultural preferences.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and kitchen documentation.
• Work collaboratively with educators and centre leadership.

Skills

Culinary skills

Menu planning

Food safety

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Aspire Early Education is seeking a Centre Chef for our Redstone, Sunbury centre. The role focuses on preparing nutritious meals for children and planning seasonal menus that align with childcare guidelines.

The successful candidate will manage food ordering, stock, and budgets while catering to dietary needs and maintaining high kitchen hygiene. Experience in childcare and a WWC check are advantageous.