The role

We are a boutique Early Learning Service and we are looking for a wonderful and experienced cook / chef to cover a maternity leave position. Experience in a Class 1 Food Premises is a preference, but not a must.

About us

As sisters, best friends and local parents in our Baw Baw Shire, we wanted to create a unique early education service where we could bring our passion and professional practice into our own business. So we created Wise Kids ELC.

We have been in varying roles in the Early Education industry, from Diploma educators, Kindergarten Teacher, Centre Director, Area Manager and behind the scenes in Operations and Training and Assessment.

You could say we know it throughly by now but we are always continuing to grow and learn in this space - never say you know it all!

As Montessori qualified and experienced Reggio Emilia educators, we are very interested in ensuring we are lead by the child’s natural interests, skills and involving them in daily routine practices.

This helps to ensure children are developing real-world skills and are seen as confident, capable people who actively contribute to their community. We are passionate about creating a kind, supportive, fun, creative work space for all.

We'd love you to join us!

Qualifications & experience

• Cert 3 Commercial Cookery
• Knowledge of the Class 1 Food Premises and standards of operations
• Extensive understanding of Allergy awareness and Safe food handling while catering varying allergy needs
• You must be dedicated to having a pristine work environment - this is a kitchen that requires strict cleaning standards
• An ability to work effectively in a team and engage in the broader community as our kitchen is on display to children, families and educators throughout the day
• We are looking for candidates who are interested in further developing their skills, can collaborate with team members, bring a positive attitude and also work with children for cooking classes

Tasks & responsibilities

• Reporting to the Leadership Team, you will be a part of a team who will be supporting the implementation of our high quality integrated program for all children, in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Early working hours - only working shifts between the hours of 6:30am - 4:00pm throughout the week, Monday to Friday
• 95% off for all staff childcare fees if you have a child that requires care
• A unique, supportive and positive workplace culture, with professional owners who care passionately about our industry