- Worker retention grant approved!
- Great day time shifts, no evening or weekend work
- 50% staff discount, professional development, work anniversary gifts & more

Chef

About the service:

Join the vibrant team at Bluebird Early Education Glen Waverley, where every child is welcomed into a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment that feels just like home.

Our stunning multi-storey centre features six bright, naturally lit Studios designed to spark curiosity and nurture holistic development - giving every child the space to explore, grow, and reach their full potential. With passionate, highly qualified Educators crafting thoughtful and engaging learning experiences, we’re committed to igniting the spirit of learning from the very first day.

Our in-house chef, in collaboration with Nutrition Australia, creates delicious, wholesome meals daily, catering to all dietary needs and allergies - supporting children’s health and wellbeing every step of the way.

Be part of a caring, dynamic team dedicated to empowering confident, capable, and curious learners every single day.

As the Centre Chef, you will oversee the daily operations of our purpose-built kitchen and be responsible for providing a healthy, fresh, diverse and wholesome menu catering to children aged 0 to 6 years of age. You will have the opportunity to work with the team to cook seasonal menu plans & recipes.

This amazing prospect is working permanent part-time, up to 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, providing a talented Chef an opportunity for great work/life balance.

Tasks & responsibilities:

- Plan and prepare daily nutritious meals including breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for children 0 to 6 years of age, including preparation of puree's and any dietary requirements




- Prepare meals to meet the needs of children with special dietary requirements and allergies
- Understanding and adhering to the centre's nutrition policy and guidelines
- Interact with Educators, children, and families to build a sense of community and engagement.
- Run cooking programs for the children in the centre as required.
- Maintaining a safe and hygienic kitchen, in line with the centre policies.
- Ordering for weekly plans and addition ingredients as required to prepare the menu

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

- A completed relevant vocational qualification in commercial cookery
- Food safety certificates
- Experience and passion for cooking and presenting a wide variety of nutritious foods that are suitable for children 0 to 6 years of age.
- Previous experience managing a kitchen and working as a chef is required
- Previous experience in Early Learning or Educational facility desirable
- Have good time management skills and be confident managing a kitchen.
- Be reliable, positive, and well organised person
- Can precisely manage allergy and intolerance requirements with food preparation and delivery daily.
- High quality of customer service when working with colleagues, families, and children.
- Must have, or be willing to obtain a First Aid, CPR and Anaphylaxis certificate.
- Working with Children Check

To apply now, please click through to our application.

Please note only suitable applicants will be contacted.

All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct Policy Our screening process includes, but is not limited to, Professional reference checks, Criminal Records Checks, Working with Children Checks and checks of social media accounts.

The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our top priority; Bluebird Early Education has a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm.

📌 Chef | Glen Waverley
🏢 Bluebird Early Education
📍 Glen Waverley