Kids’ Kitchen Chef: Nutritious Meals, Autonomy & Growth

Green Leaves Early Learning Centres Pty; Hobart; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award wages

Childcare Discount 60% off gap fee

Chef onboarding and strong support

Career development and internal growth

Supplier discount program

Wellbeing initiatives and flu shots

Breakfast and barista coffee

Access to Green Leaves library

Acknowledgement platform

Job summary

Green Leaves Early Learning Centres Pty in Hobart, TAS is seeking a Chef to craft nutritious meals for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. You will manage menu planning, food preparation, and kitchen operations while meeting safety and regulatory standards.

You will mentor a kitchen hand, support Educators with culinary activities, and contribute to a caring, child-friendly environment. This is a full-time on-site role with attractive perks.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Food Safety Certificate.
• Current Senior First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certificates.
• State relevant Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• Current Child Protection Training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious meals and purees for children from 6 weeks to 6 years.
• Manage kitchen operations including stock rotation, budgeting, and shopping.
• Ensure food safety standards and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Mentor a kitchen hand and collaborate with Educators to deliver quality meals and service.
• Provide cooking classes alongside Educators for young learners.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Digital literacy

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Certificate

Senior First Aid & CPR

Working with Children Check

Child Protection Training

Tools

Qikkids

Educa or similar

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Facebook

Job description

Green Leaves Early Learning Centres Pty in Hobart, TAS is seeking a Chef to craft nutritious meals for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. You will manage menu planning, food preparation, and kitchen operations while meeting safety and regulatory standards.

You will mentor a kitchen hand, support Educators with culinary activities, and contribute to a caring, child-friendly environment. This is a full-time on-site role with attractive perks.