At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve nutritious meals for children in a fun, engaging environment.
- Company: Join a supportive early learning service in Austral with a focus on child wellbeing.
- Benefits: Full-time hours, competitive pay, and a chance to make a difference in children's lives.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to creating a safe and inclusive space.
- Why this job: Combine your passion for cooking with nurturing young minds every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in childcare cooking and a love for healthy meals are essential.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 $ per year.
We are seeking a dedicated full-time (Monday to Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm) Childcare Chef to join our early learning service in Austral. In this role, you will prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals for children each day, following a seasonal rotating menu. You will be responsible for daily food preparation, maintaining a clean and organised kitchen, and ensuring meals are prepared safely and cater to individual dietary, allergy and cultural requirements.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in an early learning, childcare or similar environment, hold a current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, and have a genuine passion for preparing healthy and enjoyable meals for children.
About the Role
- Prepare morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea based on a rotating menu
- Cater to children's individual dietary requirements, allergies and cultural preferences
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
- Ensure food is safely stored, handled and prepared
- Order food and kitchen supplies within the allocated budget
- Check and manage food deliveries
- Work with the Centre Manager to plan and prepare nutritious menus
- Maintain accurate records relating to food safety and dietary requirements
- Communicate positively and professionally with children, families and team members
- Contribute to a welcoming and positive environment within the service
About You
- Relevant qualification in commercial cookery, hospitality, nutrition or a related field
- Previous experience as a Cook/Chef, preferably in childcare, aged care, healthcare or a similar setting
- Experience with menu planning and managing dietary requirements and allergies
- Current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one
- Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, or willingness to obtain one
- Current First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain one
- Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe food handling
- Reliable, organised and able to work independently
- Genuine interest in preparing nutritious meals for young children
We are committed to providing a safe environment where every child is respected, supported and protected. All successful applicants will be required to complete relevant child safety and employment screening checks, which may include reference checks, police checks and Working with Children Checks. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
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