About the role:
We are seeking an experienced, Qualified Chef to join our professional team at our Dominic Early Learning Centre in Glenorchy.
The role will be part-time, working 25 hours per week.
You will be responsible for preparing morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea for children aged 0-5, and for planning a seasonal, rotating menu that considers children's likes and dislikes and special dietary requirements, in line with 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 are highly desirable.
You will also have additional responsibilities, including ordering, budgeting, adhering to the service's Food Safety Program, and maintaining our Move Well Eat Well Accreditation.
About Discovery Early Learning Centres:
Discovery is a Tasmanian family-owned and operated organisation with extensive experience in providing high-quality education and care programs for children from birth to 12 years across Tasmania.
Discovery is consistently recognised across the state as Exceeding National Quality Standards, ensuring the highest level of education and care for every child.
Dominic Early Learning Centre has been purpose-built to provide an cutting-edge and dynamic learning environment, including a central hub room that brings children together and creates a sense of community and belonging.
Our service also offers a natural outdoor environment, where children can imagine, explore and discover.
Discovery is renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities, exceptional learning environments, and unique resources that provide open-ended, play-based learning experiences.
We will offer Long Day Care,



Preschool programs and Outside School Hours Care, including Before School and After School Care.
Why Join Us?
Set hours – don't ever work nights or weekends!
Enjoy competitive remuneration and opportunities for ongoing career growth.
Annual uniform allowance.
Staff children in care discount - 50% off gap fee.
Opportunities for professional development.
Employee Assistance Program & focus on staff wellbeing.
You must:
Hold a relevant cooking/chef qualification (Certificate II or III minimum)
Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration – or willingness to obtain
Have experience working in Early Childhood Education (desirable)
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.
How to apply:
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– applications will only be accepted via Seek.
Applications close
Sunday 26th July ****
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Email ****** for a copy of the Position Description or phone Sarah (Southern Manager of Quality and Culture) on ******** *** to discuss the position further.
Further information can be found at our website:
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.

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