Cook / Chef

🌟 Grand Opening Soon! Join Kool Beanz Bulldogs at the New Footscray Hospital 🌟

Be a part of something extraordinary! Our brand-newKool Beanz Bulldogs Childcare Centre, nestled in the heart of the new Footscray Hospital precinct, is set to become a landmark in early childhood education.

Purpose-built and beautifully designed, our state-of-the-art centre will cater to90 childrenand educators, featuring modern classrooms, dedicated learning spaces such as anart studio, stem room, library, LEGO room, and a Master Chef kitchen—all wrapped in an inclusive, sensory-rich outdoor environment.

THE ROLE:

The role of a chef in the early education and care environment is toplanand**facilitate high quality,**nutritious mealsin a safe and hygienic environment. The chef will work in accordance with the Australian Dietary Guidelines. Educational and Care Regulations, National Quality Framework and State Department of Health.

YOUR KEY DUTIES:

Prepare anutritional and well-balanced mealfor children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age in collaboration with the Nominated Supervisor and other staff on a monthly basis.

Ensure menu’s take into consideration the provision of 50% of the recommended minimum daily requirements from each of the 5 food groups.

Ensure all individual dietary requirements for children are met, whether they be medically or culturally related.

Organise orders for purchasing and liaise with suppliers. Conduct weekly and daily shopping for fresh food under the direction of the Centre Nominated Supervisor.

Adhere to budgeting and work closely with the Centre Nominated Supervisor to sustain this.

Present all meals including morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea to be visually pleasing.

Create a menu including an ingredients list that will be sent to families via Kindyhub.

Liaise with other Chef’s and professional agencies to collaborate ideas on how to create and maintain nutritional needs of the children.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or similar

Experience in a kitchen preparing food for a large number of people/children

Ability to work collaboratively within a team

Up to date knowledge of food regulations and record keeping

Completed or willing to complete Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

A current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain it

Anaphylaxis and Asthma Mangement Training or agreement to complete the training

Current First Aid Certificate or willing to complete the training

YOUR BENEFITS:

Work life balance: No nights or weekend work!

**Job Security:**This is a permanent part-time position and will have set shifts.

Generous discounts for your own children.

New purpose-built facility: Master chef kitchen

If you have what it takes to work in a busy role then we would love to hear from you!

Please send a copy of your cover letter and resume today!

It's rare to be part of building the foundation of a Centre from the ground up!

Apply now and become part of the Kool Beanz Bulldogs family! (Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)