Chef Tarneit Place Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Tarneit Place Melbourne VIC Chefs and Cooks Hospitality and Tourism Part time Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is excited to welcome families to our brand new Tarneit Place Centre , and we are now seeking a passionate Centre Chef to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef or Cook who enjoys preparing healthy, nutritious meals for children in a warm and supportive early learning environment. About the Role • Part time position starting at 25 hours per week • As centre occupancy grows, the role will increase to a steady 37.5 hours per week • Monday to Friday only • You will manage the day to day operations of our centre kitchen • Preparing fresh meals and snacks for children aged 0 to 6 years Why Join Aspire • Brand new state of the art industrial kitchen • Monday to Friday role supporting strong work life balance • 50 percent childcare gap fee discount at Aspire centres • Paid Birthday Leave • Supportive leadership and positive team culture • Access to a 24 hour 7 day Employee Assistance Program • Attractive hourly rate and long term career stability as the centre grows Key Responsibilities • Plan and prepare nutritious meals including breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea • Create menus that meet dietary requirements, allergies and anaphylaxis needs • Ensure compliance with the Healthy Together Achievement Program • Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness • Manage stock ordering and work within budget guidelines • Build positive relationships with educators, children and families About You • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher • Food Safety Supervisor and Safe Food Handling certificates • Previous childcare or similar experience preferred • Strong understanding of dietary requirements and food allergies • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively • Excellent communication and organisational skills • Current Working With Children Check • First Aid Asthma and Anaphylaxis training or willingness to obtain Our Values At Aspire, we are guided by our core values Inspiring and Nurturing Building Trust Empowering Excellence Connecting Communities We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and culturally respectful environment for all children and families. Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity, inclusion and reconciliation. If you are looking for a stable weekday only role in a brand new centre where you can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
