Childcare Centre Chef — Nutritious Menus & Kitchen Lead

Advance Childcare Management; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Childcare Management – Fairfield VIC is seeking a qualified Chef to oversee all cooking and preparation of nutritious meals for children and staff at Fairfield Early Learning Centre. The successful applicant will plan menus with the Centre Manager, oversee all stages of food preparation and ensure hygiene and safety in line with policies.

You will work with management and kitchen staff to meet dietary requirements, manage stock and budgets, train staff in food safety, and help select

Qualifications

• Diploma in Commercial Cookery or 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in busy kitchen and early learning environment advantageous.
• Knowledge of Healthy Together Achievement Program and Food Safety Plan.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus with Centre Manager and staff.
• Prepare and cook nutritious meals for children and staff.
• Uphold hygiene standards and train staff on food safety.
• Manage budgets, estimate food and labour costs, liaise with suppliers.
• Coordinate with management, dietitians and kitchen staff on dietary needs.
• Demonstrate cooking procedures and train kitchen staff.
• Assist with selection and training of kitchen staff.
• Ensure proper food storage, freezing and preservation.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Menu planning

Food safety knowledge

Stock management

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Diploma in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Advance Childcare Management – Fairfield VIC is seeking a qualified Chef to oversee all cooking and preparation of nutritious meals for children and staff at Fairfield Early Learning Centre. The successful applicant will plan menus with the Centre Manager, oversee all stages of food preparation and ensure hygiene and safety in line with policies.

You will work with management and kitchen staff to meet dietary requirements, manage stock and budgets, train staff in food safety, and help select