Assistant Educator & Assistant Chef | Bendigo

Assistant Educator & Assistant Chef |Permanent| Bendigo

Connect, Learn & Grow with Aspire

At Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten, our vision is to shape a positive future for children through our Grow, Learn & Connect curriculum. This extends beyond our classrooms, guiding how we support our teams, engage families and connect with our communities.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Educator & Assistant Chef to join our team in Bendigo .

Why Join Aspire?

- Varied role across the learning environment and kitchen
- Supportive centre leadership and collaborative team culture
- Paid Birthday Leave
- Gap fee discount on childcare fees
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- A values driven organisation focused on connection, growth and wellbeing

The Opportunity

In this combined role, you will support the centre as an Assistant Educator while also assisting the Centre Chef with food preparation and kitchen duties. As an Assistant Educator, you will work alongside our educators to provide a safe, nurturing and engaging environment for children.

As a kitchen support, you will support the preparation and service of nutritious meals while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and allergy management.

Key Responsibilities

Assistant Educator

- Support the delivery of engaging learning experiences for children
- Build positive and respectful relationships with children and families
- Support children’s routines, development and wellbeing
- Work collaboratively with educators and centre leadership
- Maintain a safe, inclusive and welcoming learning environment
- Support compliance with the National Quality Framework and centre policies

Kitchen Support





- Assist the Centre Chef with food preparation and meal service
- Wash, peel and prepare fruit and vegetables
- Assist with preparing meals and snacks in line with nutrition guidelines
- Support allergy management and individual dietary requirements
- Set up food and beverage trays for children
- Clean kitchen areas, utensils and food preparation spaces
- Maintain excellent food safety and hygiene standards

About You

We are looking for someone who is flexible, reliable and passionate about supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing.

- Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or an ACECQA recognised equivalent qualification
- Previous experience working in an early childhood setting
- Comfortable supporting both educator and kitchen responsibilities
- Previous kitchen or food preparation experience is highly regarded
- Strong understanding of hygiene and food safety practices
- Ability to manage allergies and dietary requirements
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Positive, organised and professional approach

Essential Requirements

- Current Working with Children Check
- Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or recognised equivalent
- First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training, or willingness to obtain
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, or willingness to obtain

Our Commitment

Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace for all children. We uphold a zero tolerance approach to child abuse and are dedicated to child safety, wellbeing and cultural inclusion.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse backgrounds.

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📌 Assistant Educator & Assistant Chef | Bendigo (Greater Bendigo City)
🏢 Aspire Early Education
📍 Greater Bendigo City