Job Description
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Town and Country Childrens Centre – Highton VIC
Town & Country Children's Centre | Highton n
Immediate Start | Part-Time | 3 Days Per Week
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Town & Country Children's Centre is looking for an experienced, passionate and reliable
Chef
to join our team on a part‐time basis, working
3 days per week
(Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday)
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This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who enjoys working in an early childhood environment and takes pride in preparing fresh, nutritious and appealing meals for young children.
About the role n
As our Centre Chef, you will be responsible for the day‐to‐day operation of our kitchen, including:
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Planning and preparing nutritious, varied and age‐appropriate meals and snacks for children
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Preparing meals in accordance with Australian dietary guidelines and early childhood nutrition requirements
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Managing and catering for
food allergies, intolerances and dietary requirements
, with a strong understanding of allergy management and food safety
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Maintaining a safe, hygienic and well‐organised kitchen
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Completing daily food safety, temperature and kitchen records
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Managing stock levels and independently placing and receiving food orders
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Monitoring food supplies, minimising waste and working within an allocated food budget
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Maintaining high standards of food preparation, storage, cleaning and hygiene
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Working collaboratively with the Centre leadership team to accommodate children's individual dietary needs
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Creating a positive food environment and introducing children to a variety of healthy foods and flavours
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Ensuring all kitchen practices meet relevant
Food Safety, National Quality Framework and regulatory requirements
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Communicating professionally with educators and families when required regarding menus and dietary requirements
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About you n
We are looking for someone who:
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Has
previous experience working as a Chef in an early childhood education and care setting – essential
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Holds relevant
commercial cookery qualifications
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Has a current
Food Safety Supervisor qualification
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Has a strong understanding of food allergies, anaphylaxis and dietary requirements
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Can confidently manage an early childhood kitchen
independently
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Is organised and able to plan menus, order stock and manage kitchen requirements without constant supervision
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Has excellent food hygiene and food safety practices
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Takes pride in the presentation, quality and nutritional value of meals
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Is reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a professional team
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Understands the importance of compliance, documentation and safe food practices in an early childhood setting
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Has a warm and positive approach to working in an environment where children and their wellbeing are at the centre of everything we do
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Why join Town & Country? n
At Town & Country Children's Centre, our kitchen is an important part of our children's daily experience. We are looking for someone who understands that food in early childhood is about much more than simply providing meals — it is about
nutrition, wellbeing, relationships, learning and creating positive experiences around food
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You will be supported by a professional leadership team and become an significant part of our close‐knit centre community.
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Position:
Chef
Hours:
7am-3pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Location:
Highton, VIC
Start:
Immediate
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📌 Centre Chef - 3 Days Per Week (Victoria)
🏢 Town and Country Childrens Centre
📍 Victoria