Centre Chef | Northern Suburbs, Melbourne

Connect. Learn. Grow. with Aspire!
Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is seeking passionate and experienced Centre Chefs to join our growing teams across Melbourne's northern suburbs, including:
Aston Craigieburn, Beveridge Central and Lyndarum.

This is a fantastic prospect to prepare nutritious, delicious meals that support children's health and wellbeing while working in a supportive early learning environment.

These permanent part-time positions start at 25 hours per week, with the opportunity for hours to increase as centre occupancy grows.
The Opportunity As our Centre Chef, you will:

- Prepare healthy, balanced meals and snacks for children.
- Plan menus that meet childcare nutrition guidelines.
- Manage food ordering, stock control and kitchen budgets.
- Cater for dietary requirements, allergies and cultural preferences.
- Collaborate with educators and centre leadership to support children's wellbeing.

Centre Chef | Permanent Part-Time | Melbourne Northern Suburbs

Connect. Learn. Grow. with Aspire!
Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is seeking passionate and experienced Centre Chefs to join our growing teams across Melbourne's northern suburbs, including:
Aston Craigieburn, Beveridge Central and Lyndarum.

This is a fantastic opportunity to prepare nutritious, delicious meals that support children's health and wellbeing while working in a supportive early learning environment.

These permanent part-time positions start at 25 hours per week,



with the opportunity for hours to increase as centre occupancy grows.
The Opportunity As our Centre Chef, you will:

- Prepare healthy, balanced meals and snacks for children.
- Plan menus that meet childcare nutrition guidelines.
- Manage food ordering, stock control and kitchen budgets.
- Cater for dietary requirements, allergies and cultural preferences.
- Maintain food safety, hygiene and kitchen documentation.
- Collaborate with educators and centre leadership to support children's wellbeing.

About You To be successful, you'll have:

- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher.
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (HLTSS00061) and Safe Food Handling Certificate.
- Previous childcare experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of children's nutritional needs and dietary requirements.
- Strong organisational, time management and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and maintain a clean, safe kitchen.
- Current Working with Children Check, First Aid Certificate, and Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.

Why Join Aspire?
- Permanent part-time employment, starting at 25 hours per week.
- Opportunity for increased hours as centre occupancy grows.
- Supportive teams and welcoming workplace culture.
- Competitive above-award pay plus superannuation.
- Eligible for the MEA Worker Retention Payment.
- Paid Birthday Leave and Wellbeing Leave.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

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📌 Centre Chef | Northern Suburbs, Melbourne
🏢 Aspire Early Education
📍 Melbourne