Connect, Learn & Grow with Aspire At Aspire, our vision is in shaping a positive future for our children through our grow, learn and connect curriculum. Aspire to grow, learn and connect goes beyond what we can teach our children, it is our vision for our team, families and communities. We place a great focus on family and community engagement as we aim to inspire a love of learning in everyone. About the Centre Our DonnyBrook childcare is staffed by a team of experienced and fully qualified educators who are committed to providing the best possible care for every child. Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, our teachers closely collaborate with families and offer every child the opportunity to succeed. The Opportunity & Responsibilities An excellent opportunity to showcase your passion for preparing healthy and nutritious meals and snacks for children. As an assistant chef you will help with food preparation and make sure everything is clean and sanitized. Responsibilities Clean the kitchen and food preparation areas Clean cooking and general utensils Wash, peel and chop vegetables and fruit Prepare meals Set up food and beverage trays for serving to children Comply with the centre’s nutrition guidelines Maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen in accordance with centre policies About you Commercial Cookery Qualifications / Certificate III or higher preferred, but not necessary Previous experience in childcare preferred Safe Food Handling Certificate Food safety knowledge Have the ability to cater for allergies and dietary requirements Ensure health & safety standards are maintained at a high level at all times Ability to work on your own and maintain a clean and functional kitchen during Chef’s absence Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Current Working with Children check, First-Aid Certificate, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training Why Aspire? Beautiful state of the art industrial kitchen Access to an Employment Assistance Program (EAP) that is available 24/7 Access a 50% gap fee discount on childcare fees at any Aspire Early Education Centre Paid Birthday Leave Supportive culture and management team If you share our vision and want to join our community, we encourage you to apply. At Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment that promotes child safety, well-being, participation, empowerment, cultural safety, and awareness for all children, including those with disabilities and from culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and communities. Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten has a zero tolerance of child abuse and a duty of care to prevent and minimise child abuse risks in both the physical and online environments. Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress. We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
