This is a Chef - Mickleham role with Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten based in Mickleham, VIC, AU Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Role Seniority - junior, mid level More about the Chef - Mickleham role at Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is seeking a passionate Chef to join our Mickleham community This 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 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 50% 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 Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Planning and preparing daily meals Catering for dietary requirements Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards Key Strengths Certificate III in Commercial Cookery ⚕️ Food Safety Supervisor & Safe Food Handling certificates Strong communication skills Previous childcare experience First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis training ⏰ Excellent time management and organisational skills A Final Note: This is a role with Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten not with Hatch.
