Ashton's Place Immersive Learners – Currumbin Valley QLD

At Ashton's Place Immersive Learners we demonstrate our strong commitment to education and community. You will be preparing, cooking and presenting a wide variety of nutritious foods on time that are suitable for children aged 4monthsto 6 years for breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, including the preparation of purees and special dietary meals

We are searching for someone who is passionate about food, nutrition and creating meaningful experiences , someone who wants the opportunity to make a genuine impact in the lives of children while sharing their skills and knowledge with our educators and learning community.

At Ashton’s Place Immersive Learners, our Chef is an important part of our educational journey. Through our Little Chefs Program, you will have the unique opportunity to step beyond the kitchen and work alongside our children and educators, turning food and cooking into powerful opportunities for learning.

This opportunity is minimum 25 hour per week over 5 days

About your current role

You will engage in menu planning, in accordance with the centre's nutrition policy and guidelines, including catering for children with allergy, intolerance and religious requirements;

You will working in line with budgets and local suppliers

You will maintain a clean and safe kitchen, in accordance with Food and Council Authority requirements.

About you





Certificate III in Commercial Cookery preferred but not essential

Current food handling certificate or willingness to obtain

Current blue card, approved first aid, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications

Experience with menu planning and nutrition

Previous experience running a kitchen, cooking in childcare or similar catering environment

You will be a reliable, positive and a well organised person

You will have excellent time management skills and be confident in managing a kitchen

You will provide a barista service to families (on the job training will be provided if necessary)

You will provide weekly cooking lessons to the children in their classroom settings

You will enjoy working with families, colleagues and children

What we can offer you

- Above award wages, rewarding your excellence!
- 75% off out-of-pocket childcare fees!
- Work Monday to Friday, no weekend work!
- Free annual flu shot, first aid, asthma, and anaphylaxis certification.
- Free annual child protection training.
- Access to novated vehicle leasing, enhancing your take-home pay!
- Access to discounts from hundreds of well-known brands and retailers, including groceries, fuel, gyms, leisure and utilities!
- Professional development and training programs all paid for.
- Progression opportunities with fast growing company.
- Friendly and supportive Management and Head Office teams.

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📌 Childcare Cook/Chef (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Ashton's Place Immersive Learners
📍 City of Gold Coast