Chef - Child's Play Mambourin - 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

Chef - Child's Play Mambourin - Immediate Start

Centre Chef 5 days Mon to Fri - Child's Play Early Learning MAMBOURIN - IMMEDIATE START

Are you passionate about cooking and love working with children? Childs Play Early Learning Mambourin are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Chef to join the team!

We're seeking someone who will enjoy involving children in the cooking process, promote curiosity and encourage development of their appreciation for food. You'll bring your experience and creativity to the table, creating menus with some input from parents/educators/children, to be enjoyed by the children, while ensuring their nutritional needs are met.

Our Values:

• Collaborate
• Passion
• Respect
• Learners

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare nutritious and delicious meals for children, adhering to dietary requirements, health guidelines and the Food Safety Plan.
• Plan menus that promote healthy eating habits.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met at all times.
• Placing orders - on-line
• Ensure all audits are uptodate and documented on OWNA (app)
• Must be experienced with allergy preparation processes etc

What We Offer:

• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A chance to make a difference in children's lives through nutritious meals.

You Will Need:

• A valid food handling/food safety certificate
• Hold/willing to obtain a WWCC.
• Police Check, & Mandatory training required by Law for Early Childhood (Geccko & Child Protection)

At Child's Play Early Learning we believe that nutritious food is a cornerstone of children's health and development. As our Chef, you'll have the opportunity to shape the eating habits of young children, instilling a love for healthy foods that can last a lifetime. You'll work in a nurturing and joyful environment where your culinary skills will be appreciated and celebrated.

This is a permanent position. Shift times generally 8am to 4pm

Must have at least 2 years experience cooking in an early learning centre with 130+ children daily

Must have working rights within Australia.