Chef- Long Day Care | McDowall

Attractive Staff Benefits & Incentives

• Generous staff incentives and remuneration: We pay above award!  70% staff long day care discounts for all staff, all expenses paid social gatherings, $50 yearly birthday vouchers, Christmas gifts plus uniforms are provided!

• Work Life Balance: NO WEEKENDS, NO NIGHTS!

• Fun budget: Avenues dedicates a generous budget annually to provide opportunities for our staff to go to an all expenses paid social hang out and do team building activities together multiple times throughout the year!

• Bonuses: We offer a GENEROUS referral bonus for staff who refer other friends & family to come work within our centres!  

• Job security: This is a permanent position and will have set shifts. 

• Great culture: Be part of a caring and respectful team, that bands together to ensure everyone feels appreciated.

Discover Your Next Career Move at a Centre Families Call a "Hidden Gem"!

Nestled in a quiet street next to a peaceful creek and lush parkland, Avenues McDowall is a well-resourced, purpose-built 75-place centre with a reputation for excellence and heart. We're proud of our homely feel, welcoming culture, and strong community ties — and now, we’re looking for a passionate qualified Chef to join our amazing team.

The opportunity:

Our McDowall centre is currently seeking a Chef to join our team on a permanent basis, working 5 days per week Monaday-Friday. 

We need someone who is not only skilled and capable, but is inspiring and creative too. You will be in charge of creating the most delicious menus, full of variety and multi-culture influences from all over the world. We will be asking you to ensure that every dish they prepare meets the nutritional guidelines set by Nutrition Australia. We also want you to become an integral part of our team. We want you to become inspired to work alongside our educators and children within their classrooms to share your passion and your knowledge of healthy foods and a varied diet.

Duties of the role:

• Preparation of daily meals (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea) for up to 113 children each day. Children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 6 years.

• On occasions early and late snacks will need to be available.

• Meet all individual food requirements of specific children where required including children with allergies and dietary requirements

• Preparation of nutritious meals for events / functions we will celebrate throughout the year.

• Adhering to the nutrition policy and guidelines set by the company.

• Working in accordance with the food safety regulations for safe and clean handling of food products.

• Be organised and use good time-management skills.

• Ordering food and supplies.

• Working closely with the Centre Director regarding menu development.

• Adhering to food costings and kitchen budgets set out.

• Ensuring a safe clean kitchen environment at all times

Compulsory selection criteria:

• Commercial Cookery certificate

• Food Safety Supervisors Certificate

• Current Blue Card (or willing to obtain)

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar position.

If you’re looking to join a supportive and forward-thinking team where your contributions are valued and your growth is encouraged, we’d love to hear from you.

Click APPLY now and upload your resume and cover letter.

At Aveneus we prioritise child safety, uphold strict safeguarding policies, and require all staff to maintain a safe, respectful environment for children.