Description
Enjoy a role where you can share in the delight of creating nutritious and delicious meals for our young learners! At Green Leaves Early Learning, we take pride in placing our teams and children at the heart of everything we do. From greeting our families each morning with a friendly smile and a barista-made coffee and treat, to conjuring up interesting and exciting food for our children, it's all in a day's work as Chef of our centre. Day to day, in this role, you can enjoy:
- Use your mastery knowledge of cooking to plan an interesting and exciting menu for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years old
- Preparing a wide variety of nutritious meals and purees, as well as working to dietary requirements for babies and children
- Confidently managing the kitchen autonomously, ensuring effective stock rotation, budgeting, and shopping for your kitchen
- Ensuring the highest level of food safety and supervision in accordance with the Food and Council Authority requirements and Green Leaves Early Learning Standards
- Mentoring and guiding a kitchen hand in a professional environment, to deliver the highest quality of food and service
- Providing thoughtful culinary classes alongside our Educators to our littlest learners
- Collaborate with our National Nutritional Program Partner, with a focus on environmentally sustainable practices within our eco-friendly settings.
In return, we offer a culture that recognises and rewards your contribution through our Green Leaves Work Perks:
- Weekly pays
- Childcare Discount- 75% off the gap fee
- A comprehensive Chef's onboarding and a strong support network, including guidance from our National Nutritional Program Partner
- The opportunity to grow your career with ongoing development and support from a range of internal programs
- Exclusive access to our supplier discount program
- From our Annual Wellness Week to complimentary flu shots, we support your wellbeing year-round
- Start your day right with Breakfast and Barista-made Coffee on us!
- Access to our online Green Leaves library
- Our Acknowledge platform, celebrating team achievements through shared eCards of support
About You
- At least a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
- Current and State-relevant Working with Children's Check
- Current Child Protection and National Child Safety Training Certificates
- Current First Aid and CPR (HLTAID012)
- National Police Clearance obtained in the last 6 months
- The availability to work from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Chef - Birtinya in Sunshine Coast employer: Green Leaves Early Learning Centres
Green Leaves Early Learning Centres is an exceptional employer on the Gold Coast, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises professional development and inclusivity. With flexible hours and access to mentoring and collaborative online meetings, educators can thrive in their roles while enjoying a clear pathway for career advancement within the organisation. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and communities.
Contact Details:
Green Leaves Early Learning Centres Recruitment Team
