Early Learning Centre Chef - Enfield

Green Leaves Group•Enfield, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Green Leaves Early Learning is seeking a Chef to run the kitchen at its Enfield early learning centre, preparing nutritious and appealing food for children from 6 weeks to 6 years old. The Chef plans menus, prepares meals and purees, and caters to babies’ and children’s dietary requirements. The role includes autonomously managing kitchen operations, stock rotation, budgeting and shopping; maintaining food safety and supervision standards; mentoring a kitchen hand; and delivering culinary classes with Educators. The position offers above-award weekly wages, a Worker Retention Grant wage boost and weekly pay, alongside a range of employee perks and career-development support. Applicants must be available Monday to Friday, 6:30 am to 2:30 pm. Green Leaves Early Learning prioritises children’s safety, wellbeing and inclusion and is committed to child protection, mandatory reporting, the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, and Reconciliation.

Requirements

At least a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
Current South Australia Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one.
Current South Australia Child Protection Training, or willingness to obtain it.
Current HLTAID012 First Aid Certificate and CPR, or willingness to obtain them.
National Child Safety Training, or willingness to obtain it.
National Police Clearance obtained within the last 6 months, or willingness to obtain one.
Availability Monday to Friday, 6:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with disabilities and children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Experience with Aboriginal children and communities.

Responsibilities

Plan interesting and exciting menus for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
Prepare a variety of nutritious meals and purees and meet babies’ and children’s dietary requirements.
Manage the kitchen autonomously, including stock rotation, budgeting and shopping.
Ensure food safety and supervision meet Food and Council Authority requirements and Green Leaves Early Learning standards.
Mentor and guide a kitchen hand to deliver high-quality food and service.
Provide culinary classes for young learners alongside Educators.

Benefits

Above-award weekly wages and Worker Retention Grant wage boost.
Weekly pay.
60% off the childcare gap fee.
Comprehensive Chef onboarding and support from the National Nutritional Program Partner.
Ongoing career development and support through internal programs.
Access to a supplier discount program.
Annual Wellness Week and complimentary flu shots.
Breakfast and barista-made coffee.
Access to an online Green Leaves library.
Access to the Acknowledge platform for celebrating team achievements.