Centre Chef - Part-Time, Brand-New Kitchen, Above-Award Pay

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten; Newbridge; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

Paid Birthday Leave

Wellbeing Leave

Brand-new centre

Job summary

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is seeking a Centre Chef for our brand-new Newbridge centre in Wallan. This permanent part-time role starts at 25 hours per week and offers the opportunity to increase hours as occupancy grows.

You will prepare healthy meals for children, plan seasonal menus following childcare nutrition guidelines, manage ordering and budgets, cater to dietary needs, and maintain kitchen safety and documentation. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher required.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate required; Safe Food Handling Certificate preferred.
• Working with Children Check current; First Aid certification 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

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Working with Children Check

First Aid Certificate

Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

Job description

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is seeking a Centre Chef for our brand-new Newbridge centre in Wallan. This permanent part-time role starts at 25 hours per week and offers the opportunity to increase hours as occupancy grows.

You will prepare healthy meals for children, plan seasonal menus following childcare nutrition guidelines, manage ordering and budgets, cater to dietary needs, and maintain kitchen safety and documentation. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.