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 secure, inclusive and respectful environment 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
🏢 Aspire Early Education
📍 Bendigo