AddressAbout Discovery Early Learning Centres:
We are a Tasmanian family-owned and operated organisation with extensive experience in providing high-quality education and care programs for children from birth to twelve years of age, across Tasmania. Consistently recognised across the state as Exceeding National Quality Standards, ensuring the highest level of education and care for every child.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Qualified Chef to join our professional team at Launceston Early Learning Centre on a casual basis. There will be an opportunity for the right candidate to take on a permanent role at one of our newly built or renovated services in 2025.
You will be responsible for preparing morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for children ages 0-5, and assist in planning a seasonal rotating menu designed to take into account children’s likes and dislikes, special dietary requirements and the Australian Dietary and Infant Feeding Guidelines. Experience and knowledge in providing high-quality, nutritious meals for children, while meeting individual health and dietary requirements is highly desirable.
The chef will also have additional responsibilities including, but not limited to, ordering, budgeting, adhering to the service food safety program and maintaining the requirements of our Move Well Eat Well Accreditation.
You must have:
- Hold a relevant cooking/chef qualification (Certificate II or III minimum).
- Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration – or willingness to obtain
- Regular availability and flexibility to work a range of shifts during our opening hours
Discovery is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to an organisation-wide culture of child safety as well as a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
Benefits:
- Annual uniform allowance
- Above award wages and conditions as stipulated in our Enterprise Agreement
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development
- Employee Assistance Program & focus on educator wellbeing
How to apply:
Click APPLY now, or email **@discoveryelc.com.au for a copy of the position description or to discuss the position further. Please send your application as soon as possible as shortlisting will commence as applications are received.
Further information can be found at our website: https://discoveryelc.com.au/careers
Discovery is a Tasmanian ‘Employer of Choice’ and is renowned for enabling individuals to fulfil their career and life goals. As an equal-opportunity employer, Discovery is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environments and is committed to inclusive practices that support Reconciliation, inclusion, diversity, and equity. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and who are from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
