About Discovery Early Learning Centres:

We are a Tasmanian family-owned and operated organisation with extensive experience in providing high-quality education and care programs for children from birth to twelve years of age, across Tasmania. Consistently recognised across the state as Exceeding National Quality Standards, ensuring the highest level of education and care for every child.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Qualified Chef to join our professional team at our Ravenswood Early Learning Centre on a part time basis.

You will be responsible for preparing morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for children ages 0-5, and assist in planning a seasonal rotating menu designed to take into account children’s likes and dislikes, special dietary requirements and the Australian Dietary and Infant Feeding Guidelines. Experience and knowledge in providing high-quality, nutritious meals for children, while meeting individual health and dietary requirements is highly desirable.

The chef will also have additional responsibilities including, but not limited to, ordering, budgeting, adhering to the service food safety program and maintaining the requirements of our Move Well Eat Well Accreditation.

You must have:

Hold a relevant cooking/chef qualification (Certificate II or III minimum).

Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration – or willingness to obtain

Discovery is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to an organisation-wide culture of child safety as well as a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Benefits:

Annual uniform allowance

Above award wages and conditions as stipulated in our Enterprise Agreement

Employee Assistance Program & focus on educator wellbeing

Staff children in care discount - 50% off gap fee

How to apply:

Click APPLY now, or email [email protected] for a copy of the position description or to discuss the position further. Please send your application as soon as possible as shortlisting will commence as applications are received.

Further information can be found at our website: https://discoveryelc.com.au/careers

Discovery is a Tasmanian ‘Employer of Choice’ and is renowned for enabling individuals to fulfil their career and life goals. As an equal-opportunity employer, Discovery is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environments and is committed to inclusive practices that support Reconciliation, inclusion, diversity, and equity. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and who are from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.