Job Description

At Fit Kidz, we believe in family, connection, and lifelong learning.

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We have ten Early Learning Centres located at Box Hill, Dural, Glenwood, Putney, Rouse Hill, Turramurra, Vineyard, and Warrawee. Fit Kidz is 100% Australian family owned and operated.

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We believe our centres are only as solid as the people within them, and we value a team that is caring, professional, and committed to making a difference.

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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we learn and play and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

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Our Putney centre is a 60-place, purpose-built centre consisting of 2 rooms with a beautiful outdoor space. We care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years and are open from 7:30am to 6:00pm.

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Our Commitment to Child Safety

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Fit Kidz is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children.

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We have zero tolerance for child abuse or harm and actively maintain a child-safe environment. All team members, including kitchen staff, are expected to:

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- Uphold our Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct
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- Maintain professional boundaries at all times
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- Support children's safety and wellbeing in all aspects of the environment
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- Understand and follow reporting obligations and procedures
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All applicants are subject to child-safe recruitment and screening practices.

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About the Role – Centre Chef

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We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Centre Chef to join our team in a temporary position, with the possibility to a permanent position.

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This role plays an important part in supporting children's health, wellbeing, and development by providing nutritious, high-quality meals in a safe and hygienic environment.

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Responsibilities include:

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- Preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
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- Catering for individual dietary requirements, allergies, cultural preferences, and medical needs.
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- Maintaining a clean, organised, and compliant kitchen environment.
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- Ordering food and kitchen supplies and managing stock levels.
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- Maintaining accurate food safety records and kitchen documentation.
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- Supporting a positive, welcoming, and child-safe environment for all children and families.
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About You

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To be successful in this role, you will:

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- Have full Australian working rights (e.g. citizen or permanent resident)
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- Be available to work Monday to Friday, with hours negotiable (approximately 7:30am – 1:30pm).
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- Have previous cooking experience, preferably within an early childhood education and care setting.
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- Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills
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- Have excellent time management and the ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
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- Show initiative and work with minimal supervision.
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- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, infection control, and cross-contamination prevention
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- Be a reliable and supportive team member
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- Hold or be willing to obtain a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
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- Demonstrate a strong commitment to child safety and appropriate workplace conduct.
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- Uphold Fit Kidz's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct at all times.
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- Hold or be willing to obtain a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
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- Provide a minimum of two professional referees.
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Join Our Team

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If you are passionate about preparing nutritious meals for children and committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment, we would love to hear from you.

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📌 Early Childhood Centre Chef (Ryde)
🏢 Fit Kidz Services
📍 Ryde