Job Description

Service Chef – Early Childhood (0–6 years)

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Forever Learning Kindergarten & Childcare is seeking a warm, motivated and experienced Service Chef to join our team!

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This role is so much more than cooking, you'll be a key part of our service community, supporting children's wellbeing through fresh nutritious meals, safe kitchen practices, and positive food relationships.

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If you love working in a child-focused environment, enjoy planning healthy menus, and take pride in compliance and cleanliness, we would love to hear from you.

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Forever Learning Kindergarten & Childcare is seeking a warm, motivated and experienced Service Chef to join our team!

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This role is so much more than cooking, you'll be a key part of our service community, supporting children's wellbeing through fresh nutritious meals, safe kitchen practices, and positive food relationships.

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If you love working in a child-focused environment, enjoy planning healthy menus, and take pride in compliance and cleanliness, we would love to hear from you.

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About the Role

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As our Service Chef, you will be responsible for:

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- Planning and implementing a fresh, seasonal rotating menu
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- Preparing and serving protected, nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 0–6 years
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- Catering for allergies, intolerances,



dietary needs and cultural preferences
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- Maintaining strong food safety and hygiene practices in line with legislation
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- Completing kitchen cleaning schedules, temperature logs and safety checklists
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- Supporting child-inclusive cooking experiences and nutrition education where appropriate
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- Building positive relationships with families and the teaching team
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What We're Looking For

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We are looking for someone who is:

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- Passionate about children's health and nutrition
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- Confident working with allergy and anaphylaxis requirements
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- Organised and able to manage tasks independently
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- Reliable, calm, and professional
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- Committed to high standards of hygiene, safety and compliance
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- Aligned with our values and Child Secure culture
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Essential Requirements

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- Certificate in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
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- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
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- Current training in:n n
- Anaphylaxis
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- Allergy Management
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- First Aid
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Why Forever Learning?

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At Forever Learning, we are committed to:

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- High-quality care and education
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- A supportive workplace culture
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- Strong compliance and safety practices
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- A warm community environment for families and staff
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📌 Service Chef - Early Childhood (0-6 years) (Victoria)
🏢 Forever ELC Clarendon Street
📍 Victoria