Centre Chef | Huntley Brand New Centre Aspire Early Education Huntley VIC Hospitality and Tourism Part time or Full time We are seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Chef to join our brand new Aspire Huntley Centre. This role plays a key part in supporting children’s health wellbeing and positive learning experiences through nutritious meals. Why Aspire • Beautiful state of the art industrial kitchen • 24 7 Employment Assistance Program support • 50 percent gap fee discount on childcare fees • Paid Birthday Leave • Supportive culture and management team • Attractive pay and benefits The Opportunity and Responsibilities • Plan and prepare daily meals for children aged 0 to 6 • Follow centre nutrition guidelines and Healthy Together Achievement Program • Manage kitchen hygiene food safety and compliance • Handle stock ordering and budget control • Cater for allergies intolerances and anaphylaxis needs • Engage with children families and educators to build community connection About You • Commercial Cookery Qualification Certificate III or higher • Food Safety Supervisor Certificate • Safe Food Handling Certificate • Experience in childcare preferred • Strong organisational and time management skills • Ability to work independently and maintain a clean kitchen • Excellent communication skills • Current Working with Children Check First Aid Asthma and Anaphylaxis Core Values and Principles Our Values At Aspire, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They guide how we bring our purpose and vision to life. Inspiring & Nurturing We are committed to creating environments where children feel inspired to explore, learn, and grow. Through care, encouragement, and innovative education, we nurture the potential of every child, inspiring them to embrace their own unique path. Building Trust Trust is the cornerstone of all meaningful relationships. We prioritise open communication, transparency, and reliability in our partnerships with families, our people, and communities, ensuring we remain a trusted ally in the pursuit of raising and educating children. Empowering Excellence We believe in igniting excellence in our people by creating opportunities for growth, learning, and achievement. By investing in our educators and employees, we foster a culture of continuous improvement that directly impacts the quality of care and education we provide. Connecting Communities We are passionate about building strong, connected communities where children and families thrive together. Through collaboration, shared purpose, and a commitment to making a difference, we strengthen the bonds that unite us, creating a brighter future for all. 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.
