CENTRE CHEF WANTED – JOIN THE RAISING STARS TEAM!
Raising Stars Early Learning Centres
Are you passionate about creating fresh, nutritious and delicious meals that little ones love?
Raising Stars Early Learning Centres is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Centre Chef to join our team and play an important role in supporting the health, wellbeing and development of the children in our care.
At Raising Stars, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality education and care within safe, welcoming and supportive environments, and our kitchen is an important part of creating a positive experience for our children every day.
The Role
As our Centre Chef, you'll take ownership of the kitchen and prepare nutritious, balanced and child-friendly meals and snacks each day.
You'll work closely with our Centre Director and educators to ensure every child's individual dietary, allergy and nutritional requirements are carefully catered for.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve fresh, healthy and nutritious meals and snacks for children.
- Cater safely for allergies, intolerances, cultural preferences and individual dietary requirements.
- Follow strict food safety, allergen management and cross-contamination procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen at all times.
- Manage food storage, stock rotation, ordering and kitchen supplies.
- Maintain required food safety, temperature and kitchen records.
- Support menu planning and create meals that are nutritious, varied and appealing to children.
- Work collaboratively with educators and the Centre Director.
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and child safety.
What You'll Bring
We are looking for someone who is reliable, organised, passionate about food and excited to be part of an early learning community.
Ideally, you will have:
- Previous cooking or kitchen experience, preferably within early childhood education, schools, aged care, hospitality or a similar environment.
- A strong understanding of children's nutrition, allergies and dietary requirements.
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Current National Police Check.
- Current Child Protection Training.
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
- Current Food Handler Training.
- All About Allergens Training, or willingness to complete.
- A genuine commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
Our Commitment to Child Safety
At Raising Stars Early Learning Centres, child safety is at the heart of everything we do.
We have zero tolerance for child abuse or harm of any kind and are committed to creating environments where every child feels safe, respected and supported.
All employees are expected to prioritise children's safety and wellbeing, comply with our Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct, complete required child protection training and participate in appropriate employment screening and ongoing child-safe practices.
What's On Offer?
- Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience.
- Staff childcare discount – conditions apply.
- Professional development and ongoing training.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Uniforms provided.
- Supportive leadership and a welcoming team environment.
- Fantastic purpose-built facilities and kitchen.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's health and wellbeing every day.
Ready to Join Raising Stars?
If you're a passionate chef who loves creating nutritious food and would enjoy being part of a supportive early learning community, we would love to hear from you!
Apply today and become part of the Raising Stars Early Learning Centres team.
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 38.0 per week
Work Location: In person
