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Centre Chef | Huntley Brand New Centre
Aspire Early EducationHuntley VICHospitality and TourismPart time or Full time
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Chef to join our brand new Aspire Huntley Centre.
This role plays a key part in supporting children's health wellbeing and positive learning experiences through nutritious meals.
Why Aspire
Beautiful state of the art industrial kitchen
24 7 Employment Assistance Program support
50 percent gap fee discount on childcare fees
Paid Birthday Leave
Supportive culture and management team
Attractive pay and benefits
The Opportunity and Responsibilities
Plan and prepare daily meals for children aged 0 to 6
Follow centre nutrition guidelines and Healthy Together Achievement Program
Manage kitchen hygiene food safety and compliance
Handle stock ordering and budget control
Cater for allergies intolerances and anaphylaxis needs
Engage with children families and educators to build community connection
About You
Commercial Cookery Qualification Certificate III or higher
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
Safe Food Handling Certificate
Experience in childcare preferred
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and maintain a clean kitchen
Excellent communication skills
Current Working with Children Check First Aid Asthma and Anaphylaxis
Core Values and Principles
At Aspire, our values are the foundation of everything we do.
They guide how we bring our purpose and vision to life.
Inspiring & Nurturing
We are committed to creating environments where children feel inspired to explore, learn, and grow.
Through care, encouragement, and innovative education, we nurture the potential of every child, inspiring them to embrace their own unique path.
Building Trust
Trust is the cornerstone of all meaningful relationships.
We prioritise open communication, transparency, and reliability in our partnerships with families, our people, and communities, ensuring we remain a trusted ally in the pursuit of raising and educating children.
Empowering Excellence
We believe in igniting excellence in our people by creating opportunities for growth, learning, and achievement.
By investing in our educators and employees, we foster a culture of continuous improvement that directly impacts the quality of care and education we provide.
Connecting Communities
We are passionate about building strong, connected communities where children and families thrive together.
Through collaboration, shared purpose, and a commitment to making a difference, we strengthen the bonds that unite us, creating a brighter future for all.
If you share our vision and want to join our community, we encourage you to apply.
At Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment that promotes child safety, well-being, participation, empowerment, cultural safety, and awareness for all children, including those with disabilities and from culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and communities.
Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten has a zero tolerance of child abuse and a duty of care to prevent and minimise child abuse risks in both the physical and online environments.
Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow.
We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.
We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
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At Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten, we strive to provide high quality education and care, delivered by professional passionate educators.
Each child's journey is unique, and we tailor every early childhood journey to each child's individual needs.
We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional childcare services throughout Melbourne and its surroundings, and at our first centre in WA, Baldivis.
Established in Victoria in ****, we currently have over 27 operational centres and have a pipeline of a further 30 centres to be rolled out over the next 2-3 years.
Join our team and be a part of our journey
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