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Enjoy a role where you can share in the delight of creating nutritious and delicious meals for our young learners!At Green Leaves Early Learning, we take pride in placing our teams and children at the heart of everything we do. From greeting our families each morning with a friendly smile and a baristamade coffee and treat, to conjuring up interesting and exciting food for our children, its all in a days work as the Chef of our Golden Bay Centre.ResponsibilitiesUse mastery of cooking to plan an interesting and exciting menu for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years oldPrepare a wide variety of nutritious meals and purees, working to dietary requirements for babies and childrenConfidently manage the kitchen autonomously, ensuring effective stock rotation, budgeting, and shopping for the kitchenEnsure the highest level of food safety and supervision in accordance with Food and Council Authority requirements and Green Leaves Early Learning StandardsMentor and guide a kitchen hand in a professional environment to deliver the highest quality of food and serviceProvide thoughtful culinary classes alongside our Educators to our littlest learnersBenefitsGenerous hourly rate + Worker Retention Grant + weekly paysComprehensive Chefs onboarding program with support and mentorship from day oneCollaboration with National Nutritional Program Partner, focusing on environmentally sustainable practices within ecofriendly settingsSavings on childcare fees with a 75% off gap fee discountAccess to exclusive supplier discount programComplimentary annual flu shot, our Annual Wellness Week and moreStart your day right with breakfast on us!Access to our online Green Leaves library of learning coursesOur Acknowledge platform, encouraging sharing eCards to recognise team members achievementsQualificationsAt least a Certificate III in Commercial CookeryCurrent Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain upon commencement)Current State relevant Working with Childrens Check (or willingness to obtain)Current Child Protection Training (or willingness to obtain)Current Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates (or willingness to obtain)National Police Clearance obtained in the last 6 months (or willingness to obtain)National Child Safety Training (or willingness to obtain)Extraordinary verbal, written and time management skillsAvailability to work from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PMWork Hours6:30 AM 2:30 PMAt Green Leaves Early Learning, we prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children, including those with disabilities. We encourage applicants to share their experiences working with children with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to Reconciliation and fostering an environment where all First Nations Australians feel a strong sense of connection and belonging. Green Leaves Early Learning is committed to all aspects of child safety; including child protection, mandatory reporting and adopting the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. #J-18808-Ljbffr