Childcare Cook/Chef

At Ashton's Place Immersive Learners we demonstrate our strong commitment to education and community. You will be preparing, cooking and presenting a wide variety of nutritious foods on time that are suitable for children aged 4months to 6 years for breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, including the preparation of purees and special dietary meals

We are searching for someone who is passionate about food, nutrition and creating meaningful experiences , someone who wants the opportunity to make a genuine impact in the lives of children while sharing their skills and knowledge with our educators and learning community.

At Ashton’s Place Immersive Learners, our Chef is an important part of our educational journey. Through our Little Chefs Program, you will have the unique opportunity to step beyond the kitchen and work alongside our children and educators, turning food and cooking into powerful opportunities for learning.

This opportunity is minimum 25 hour per week over 5 days

About your new role 

• You will engage in menu planning, in accordance with the centre's nutrition policy and guidelines, including catering for children with allergy, intolerance and religious requirements;

• You will working in line with budgets and local suppliers

• You will maintain a clean and safe kitchen, in accordance with Food and Council Authority requirements.

About you 

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery preferred but not essential

• Current food handling certificate or willingness to obtain

• Current blue card, approved first aid, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications

• Experience with menu planning and nutrition

• Previous experience running a kitchen, cooking in childcare or similar catering environment

• You will be a reliable, positive and a well organised person

• You will have excellent time management skills and be confident in managing a kitchen

• You will provide a barista service to families (on the job training will be provided if necessary)

• You will provide weekly cooking lessons to the children in their classroom settings

• You will enjoy working with families, colleagues and children

What we can offer you

• Above award wages, rewarding your excellence!

• Wages paid weekly!

• 75% off out-of-pocket childcare fees!

• Work Monday to Friday, no weekend work!

• Free annual flu shot, first aid, asthma, and anaphylaxis certification.

• Free annual child protection training.

• Access to novated vehicle leasing, enhancing your take-home pay!

• Access to discounts from hundreds of well-known brands and retailers, including groceries, fuel, gyms, leisure and utilities!

• Professional development and training programs all paid for.

• Progression opportunities with fast growing company.

• Friendly and supportive Management and Head Office teams.

How to apply

If you are motivated to join a brand new team of professionals, please send your resume and cover letter to ••••@imagineelc.com.au with the subject line Ashton's Place - Chef