Laverton Community Children’s Centre is an Exceeding rated not-for-profit early childhood service that prides itself on offering a supportive and enjoyable environment for children, families and staff. As part of Laverton Community Integrated Services, Laverton Community Children’s Centre is passionate about community outreach, social justice, and leaving the world a little better than we found it.
We are looking for an experienced and passionate chef/cook to join our team on a part-time basis (Wednesday to Friday, 7:30am-1:30pm). This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently and has experience creating and delivering balanced, nutritious meals for children from 6 weeks up to school age. In addition to the required qualifications and experience, we would particularly appreciate hearing from applicants who have experience: * Working in an early childhood, aged care or healthcare setting (highly regarded) * Planning and preparing meals for children aged 0–5 years based on knowledge of nutritional needs for young children, including those under the age of 12 months * Managing allergy-aware kitchens * Catering for a range of dietary requirements, including for cultural and religious reasons * Budgeting and menu planning for large groups As well as your experience and enthusiasm for working your magic in the kitchen, you will be positive, reliable, and organised. You will thrive in environments where you are given the autonomy to do your job, but also appreciate being part of a collaborative and community-focused organisation. Please note: **Laverton Community Children’s Centre is a child-safe organisation** committed to creating environments where children feel and *are* safe, valued, and respected at all times. We maintain zero tolerance for child abuse, harm, neglect, or discrimination in any form. We highly value diversity and inclusion in all forms. Ours is a workplace where people of all genders, religions, ethnicities, sexualities, abilities and neurotypes work together, learning from each other's strengths and supporting each other to flourish. If this job and our service sound like the right fit for you, **apply now** to join the team at Laverton Community Children's Centre. Interviews will commence immediately, but only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
**Essential requirements:** * Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain) * Certificate III in Commercial Cookery * All About Allergens certification * Current employee Working with Children Check * National Child Safety (Geccko) training (or willingness to obtain) * Police Check, dated within the previous six months * HLTAID012 / first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma training (or willingness to obtain)
