Child Care Centre Chef | Armstrong Creek

AMIGA Montessori; Geelong; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-Award remuneration

Birthday Leave

Childcare discounts

Uniform provided

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Gala event participation

Supportive family-owned organisation

Job summary

AMIGA Montessori in Mount Duneed, VIC, is seeking a dedicated Centre Chef for our Armstrong Creek centre. You will create fresh, nutritious meals for children aged six weeks to six years and lead a small kitchen team with passion and care.

We value healthy eating and safe food handling. The successful candidate will hold a culinary qualification and a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, with flexibility to work collaboratively within our early learning community.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification and experience in a professional kitchen.
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and sound food handling knowledge.
• Experience preparing nutritious meals and accommodating dietary requirements.
• Strong organisation and time management; able to manage a kitchen independently.
• Current Employee Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Positive, team-focused attitude and commitment to child safety.
• Previous experience cooking in an early childhood education setting is highly regarded!

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks for children aged six weeks to six years.
• Planning and delivering seasonal rotating menus that meet children's nutritional requirements.
• Managing dietary requirements, food allergies and intolerances with care and attention to detail.
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Managing food ordering, stock control and kitchen organisation.
• Working collaboratively with our educators and leadership team to create positive mealtime experiences for children.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Kitchen management

Child safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Culinary qualification

Food safety certificate

Job description

Child Care Centre Chef | Armstrong Creek

Our Commitment to Child Safety

AMIGA Montessori is a Child Safe Organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse, neglect or harm. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child is respected, protected and empowered.

All employees, including our kitchen team, share responsibility for safeguarding children and upholding the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to complete a Child Safe Declaration and Prohibition Notice Declaration, provide a valid Employee Working with Children Check (or applicable clearance), and successfully complete all required pre-employment screening and reference checks.

Child safety is everyone's responsibility at AMIGA Montessori.

Bring your passion for food to a place where every meal makes a difference!

Are you a passionate Chef who loves creating delicious, nutritious meals? Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference in children's lives?

At AMIGA Montessori, we believe that healthy eating is an important part of a child's learning and development. We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Centre Chef to join our beautiful Armstrong Creek centre in Mount Duneed!

This is your opportunity to bring your creativity into the kitchen, take ownership of your menus and become a valued member of a supportive early learning community.

Why AMIGA Montessori?

AMIGA Montessori is a family-owned early learning organisation with centres across Victoria and South Australia. We are passionate about providing high-quality Montessori education in nurturing environments where children feel safe, supported and inspired to explore.

Our philosophy, "Learning for life," extends beyond the classroom. We believe that mealtimes are opportunities for children to build healthy habits, develop independence and discover new foods.

As our Centre Chef, you'll play an essential role in making those experiences possible!

What You'll Be Doing

As our Centre Chef, you'll take pride in creating fresh, nutritious meals that our little learners will love!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and serving delicious, nutritious meals and snacks for children aged six weeks to six years.
• Planning and delivering seasonal rotating menus that meet children's nutritional requirements.
• Managing dietary requirements, food allergies and intolerances with care and attention to detail.
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Managing food ordering, stock control and kitchen organisation.
• Working collaboratively with our educators and leadership team to create positive mealtime experiences for children.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who brings enthusiasm, creativity and a genuine passion for cooking!

Ideally, you'll have:

• A relevant culinary qualification and experience in a professional kitchen.
• A current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and sound food handling knowledge.
• Experience preparing nutritious, balanced meals and accommodating dietary requirements.
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the confidence to manage a kitchen independently.
• A current Employee Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one.
• A positive, team-focused attitude and commitment to child safety.

Previous experience cooking in an early childhood education setting is highly regarded!

Benefits of Joining AMIGA Montessori

We know our team is at the heart of everything we do, which is why we offer:

• Above-Award remuneration recognising your skills and experience.
• Birthday Leave - enjoy an extra day off to celebrate you!
• Childcare discounts for eligible team members.
• Uniform provided so you're ready to get cooking.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Team celebrations, networking opportunities and our annual AMIGA Gala.
• A supportive, family-owned organisation where your contribution is genuinely valued.

Ready to Cook Up Something Special?

If you're looking for a rewarding Chef role where your food brings smiles to little faces every day, we'd love to hear from you!