Chef Assistant & Educator: Kitchen & Classroom Support

Childs Play Early Learning Centre; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Childs Play Early Learning Centre in Point Cook VIC is seeking a dedicated Chef Assistant / Educator to split time between our kitchen and classrooms. You will help prepare nutritious meals, manage allergies, and ensure food safety while supporting children’s routines and learning under EYLF.

The role involves covering kitchen duties during leave and contributing to a friendly, collaborative team dedicated to high-quality care for young children.

Qualifications

• ACECQA-approved Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher.
• Current Working With Children Check.
• HLTAID012 First Aid (CPR, anaphylaxis, asthma).
• Food Safety Handler SITXFSA005 or equivalent.
• Experience cooking for groups in childcare or similar.
• Sound allergen management and safe food handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chef with nutritious meals, morning/afternoon tea and lunch.
• Manage allergies, intolerances and dietary needs per child plans.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and temperature records.
• Assist with stock rotation, ordering, cleaning schedules and kitchen compliance.
• Cover kitchen duties when Chef is on leave; support educators during meals and busy periods.
• Support children’s routines, play and learning under EYLF.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Love of working with children

Team player

Education

ACECQA-approved Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Current Working With Children Check

HLTAID012 First Aid

Food Safety Handler SITXFSA005

Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Tools

Working With Children Check

HLTAID012 First Aid

Food Safety Handler SITXFSA005

Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Job description

Childs Play Early Learning Centre in Point Cook VIC is seeking a dedicated Chef Assistant / Educator to split time between our kitchen and classrooms. You will help prepare nutritious meals, manage allergies, and ensure food safety while supporting children’s routines and learning under EYLF.

The role involves covering kitchen duties during leave and contributing to a friendly, collaborative team dedicated to high-quality care for young children.