Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is seeking two passionate Centre Chefs to join our growing Bendigo community: 1 x Centre Chef – Bendigo Kennington 1 x Centre Chef – Huntly Village These permanent part-time opportunities are ideal for Chefs who enjoy preparing healthy, nutritious meals for children while being part of a supportive and values-driven organisation. Your Role You will be instrumental in running the day-to-day operations of the centre kitchen, working Monday to Friday (up to 37.5 hours per week) with no nights or weekends. This role offers autonomy, stability and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s wellbeing through nutrition. Why Aspire? Beautiful state-of-the-art industrial kitchens 85% childcare gap fee discount at any Aspire Early Education Centre Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Birthday Leave Supportive leadership and positive team culture Attractive hourly rate ($30–$35 per hour) Long-term stability within a growing organisation The Opportunity & Responsibilities This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your passion for preparing healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 0–6 years. You will: Plan and prepare daily meals including breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea Cater for dietary requirements including allergies, intolerances and anaphylaxis Plan nutritionally balanced menus aligned with the Healthy Together Achievement Program Maintain food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance standards Manage stock ordering and adhere to budget guidelines Engage with educators, children and families to foster a strong sense of community About You Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or higher) Food Safety Supervisor & Safe Food Handling certificates Previous childcare experience preferred Strong understanding of dietary requirements and food safety standards Excellent time management and organisational skills Ability to work independently and maintain a clean, functional kitchen Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Current Working With Children Check First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis training (or willingness to obtain) Connect, Learn & Grow with Aspire At Aspire, our vision is to shape a positive future for children through our grow, learn and connect curriculum. This vision extends beyond our learning environments to our teams, families and communities. We place a strong focus on connection, collaboration and community engagement to inspire a lifelong love of learning. If you share our vision and are looking for a rewarding weekday-only Chef role in the Bendigo region, we’d love to hear from you.
