This is an important role within our centre, and we are looking for someone who takes pride in maintaining exceptionally high standards of food safety, hygiene and allergy management.This is an important role within our centre, and we are looking for someone who takes pride in maintaining exceptionally high standards of food safety, hygiene and allergy management.About the RoleAs our Centre Chef, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children throughout the day while ensuring all dietary requirements, allergies and intolerances are managed with the highest level of care.Your responsibilities will include:Preparing fresh, nutritious and child-friendly meals and snacksManaging food allergies, intolerances and individual dietary requirements with exceptional attention to detailMaintaining strict food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standardsFollowing allergy management procedures to prevent cross-contaminationMaintaining accurate records relating to meals, allergies and dietary requirementsCompleting food ordering, stock rotation and kitchen organisationWorking closely with educators and Centre Management regarding children's dietary needsEnsuring meals are prepared in accordance with AMIGA Montessori policies and proceduresAbout the RoleAs our Centre Chef, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children throughout the day while ensuring all dietary requirements, allergies and intolerances are managed with the highest level of care.Your responsibilities will include:Preparing fresh, nutritious and child-friendly meals and snacksManaging food allergies,



intolerances and individual dietary requirements with exceptional attention to detailMaintaining strict food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standardsFollowing allergy management procedures to prevent cross-contaminationMaintaining accurate records relating to meals, allergies and dietary requirementsCompleting food ordering, stock rotation and kitchen organisationWorking closely with educators and Centre Management regarding children's dietary needsEnsuring meals are prepared in accordance with AMIGA Montessori policies and proceduresAbout YouTo be considered for this position, you must have:A recognised Chef or Commercial Cookery qualificationPrevious experience working as a ChefA strong understanding of food allergies, intolerances and cross-contamination risksExtremely high standards of food safety and hygieneExcellent organisation and time-management skillsStrong attention to detailA genuine understanding of the importance of safely preparing food for young childrenThe ability to work independently while being part of a supportive centre teamExperience working within an early childhood education or childcare environment will be highly regarded.Why Join AMIGA Montessori?
At AMIGA Montessori, children's health, wellbeing and safety are at the centre of everything we do.
You will join a supportive team where your role as Chef is recognised as an significant part of providing children with a safe, healthy and positive experience each day.If you are a qualified Chef who takes allergy management and food safety seriously and would love to work in a rewarding early childhood environment, we would love to hear from you.
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📌 Chef (Melbourne)
🏢 AMIGA Montessori
📍 Melbourne