Join Bluebird Early Education Waterford, a hidden gem nestled among beautiful gum trees. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, supportive community where every child and family feels valued and respected.
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 opportunity 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 secure 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
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
All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct PolicyOur 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.
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