Chef - Mambourin

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Birthday Leave

Wellbeing Leave

Professional development opportunities

Competitive above-award pay + superann

Job summary

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is seeking an experienced and passionate Chef to join our team at our Mambourin centre. This part-time role focuses on preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children, while developing seasonal menus that align with childcare nutrition guidelines.

You will manage food ordering, stock, and budgets, cater to dietary requirements, maintain food safety, and collaborate with educators to support children's health and wellbeing through nutritious food.

Qualifications

• Commercial cookery qualification and food safety supervision required.
• Safe food handling certification required.
• Previous childcare experience preferred.
• Ability to cater for dietary requirements including allergies and intolerances.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
• Develop seasonal menus that meet childcare nutrition guidelines.
• Manage food ordering, stock control and kitchen budgets.
• Cater for children's dietary, allergy and cultural requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and centre policies.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and team members.
• Work collaboratively with educators and centre leadership.
• Maintain accurate food safety and kitchen documentation.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Independent worker

Education

Commercial Cookery Qualifications / Certificate III or higher

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (HLTSS00061)

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Working with Children Check

First-Aid Certificate

Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

Job description

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is seeking an experienced and passionate Chef to join our team at our Mambourin centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and organised professional who enjoys creating nutritious meals for children and thrives in a busy childcare environment. Working in our centre kitchen, you will be responsible for preparing healthy, balanced meals and snacks while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. If you have experience working in a childcare setting, are confident with menu planning and ordering, and are passionate about supporting children's health and wellbeing through nutritious food, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Aspire?

• Permanent part-time opportunity at our Mambourin centre
• Flexible working hours to be agreed with the successful applicant
• Supportive leadership team and welcoming workplace culture
• Purpose-built learning environments
• Career progression opportunities within our growing organisation
• Eligible for the MEA Worker Retention Payment
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Wellbeing Leave
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Competitive above-award pay plus superannuation

The Opportunity

As The Centre Chef, You Will

• Prepare nutritious and appealing meals and snacks for children each day
• Develop seasonal menus that meet childcare nutrition guidelines
• Manage food ordering, stock control and kitchen budgets
• Cater for children's dietary, allergy and cultural requirements
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness and hygiene
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and centre policies
• Build positive relationships with children, families and team members
• Work collaboratively with educators and centre leadership
• Maintain accurate food safety and kitchen documentation

About You

• Commercial Cookery Qualifications / Certificate III or higher
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (HLTSS00061)
• Safe Food Handling Certificate
• Previous experience in childcare preferred
• Ability to cater for dietary requirements and restrictions including Anaphylaxis, Allergies and Intolerances
• Experience in planning nutritionally balanced meals in line with the Healthy Together Achievement Program
• Ensure health & safety standards are maintained at a high level at all times
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work on your own and maintain a clean and functional kitchen
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Current Working with Children check, First-Aid Certificate, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

Join Our Team

If you're an experienced Chef looking for a part-time opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact on children's health and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. Join our Mambourin team and play an important role in providing nutritious meals that support children's growth, learning and development.