Centre Chef | Permanent | Huntly Viewpoint Connect. Learn. Grow. with Aspire

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is looking for a passionate and experienced Centre Chef to join our Huntly Viewpoint service.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established service and play an important role in supporting the health and wellbeing of the children attending our centre through nutritious, delicious meals.

This is a permanent Monday to Friday role with no nights or weekends. The position will commence at 37.5 hours per week.

Why Join Aspire? At Aspire, we’re committed to creating workplaces where our people feel supported, valued and empowered to thrive.

Join our established Huntly Viewpoint centre

Play an important role in supporting the health and wellbeing of children through nutritious meals

Monday to Friday role - no nights or weekends

Start at 25 hours per week, with the opportunity to increase to 37.5 hours as occupancy grows

50% childcare gap fee discount at Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten centres

Paid Birthday Leave

Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Supportive leadership and positive team culture

Competitive hourly rate and stable permanent employment

The Opportunity As Centre Chef, you’ll take ownership of the daily kitchen operations at Huntly Viewpoint, ensuring children receive fresh, nutritious and delicious meals each day.

You Will

Plan and prepare daily meals including breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea

Cater for dietary requirements including allergies, intolerances and anaphylaxis

Develop balanced and nutritious menus aligned with early childhood nutrition guidelines

Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and compliance





Manage stock ordering and work within budget guidelines

Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised kitchen

Build positive relationships with educators, children and families

Contribute to a positive food culture within the service

Take pride in maintaining and developing effective kitchen processes

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and Safe Food Handling certification

Previous experience working as a Chef, with early childhood experience highly regarded

Strong understanding of dietary requirements, allergies and food safety

Ability to independently manage a kitchen from end to end

Excellent organisation and time management skills

Strong communication skills

Current Working With Children Check

First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification, or willingness to obtain

Be Part of Something Great Joining Huntly Viewpoint means you’ll be more than just the Centre Chef. You’ll be part of the team, helping maintain a welcoming food culture and a kitchen that supports children and families every day.

If you’re passionate about fresh, nutritious food and love creating meals that children enjoy, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Commitment Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is committed to child safety, inclusion and diversity. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are dedicated to creating safe, supportive and empowering environments for all children.

We value diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating culturally secure workplaces for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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