Centre Chef/Cook

Ashton's Place Immersive Learners is committed to providing excellence in high quality care for children and families, which in turn shapes each child's future and lays the foundation for success in their learning and development. We believe it is vitally important that children, educator’s and families feel a sense of belonging at our service throughout their journey with us.

About the role

We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Chef/Cook to lead our kitchen operations in our state-of-the-art childcare center to join our team at Ashton's Place Immersive Learners. At our beautiful facility, we are dedicated to providing children with a nourishing and delicious culinary experience, setting them on the path to a healthy and happy future.

The successful applicant will:

• Have experience and a strong passion for planning, preparing, cooking and presenting a wide variety of nutritious foods that are suitable for children aged 4 months to 6 years old.
• Have completed relevant vocational qualifications in Commercial Cookery.
• Hold a valid Working with Children Check 
• Have experience working in a childcare kitchen environment.
• Have confidence to manage a kitchen.
• Be experienced in developing a rotating and exciting menu for children, including those with allergy and intolerance requirements.
• Be a reliable, positive and well-organised person.
• Provide a barista service to families. On the job training will be provided for the successful candidate. 
• Enjoy working with children, families and colleagues.

In your new job role, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing nutritious and on-time meals, including breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. 
• Preparing meals suitable for babies and children, including the preparation of purees and special dietary meals.
• Menu planning in accordance with the centre's nutrition policy and guidelines.
• Working in-line with budgets and building and maintaining relationships with local suppliers.
• Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen, in accordance with Food and Council Authority requirements.
• Providing a barista service to families.

We offer:

• A negotiable salary paid weekly.
• A 75% discount on out-of-pocket childcare fees.
• Professional development and partnerships with outside sources to help with menu planning and nutrition.
• Friendly and supportive Management and Head Office teams.
• Visa and sponsorship opportunities for the right applicant.

How to Apply

If you are ready to join and lead a team of passionate early childhood professionals to success then we want to hear from you! 

Click ‘Apply Now’ to begin your application or send your resume and cover letter to **********@imagineelc.com.au with the subject line Ashton's Place – COOK