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 workplace 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 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.

📌 Assistant Educator (Bendigo)
🏢 Aspire Early Education
📍 Bendigo