Assistant Chef - Bendigo

Assistant Chef, 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 a Part Time Assistant Chef to join our team in Bendigo, preparing healthy and nutritious meals and contributing to children's wellbeing in a supportive early learning environment.

Why Join Aspire?
• Modern, well resourced 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
As an Assistant Chef, you will support the preparation of meals and maintain a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen environment. You will work both independently and alongside the Centre Chef to ensure meals meet nutritional guidelines and children's dietary requirements.
Hours: Part time, 25 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities
• Assist with food preparation and meal service
• Wash, peel and chop fruit and vegetables
• Prepare meals and snacks in line with nutrition guidelines
• Set up food and beverage trays for children
• Clean kitchen, food preparation areas and utensils
• Maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment
• Support allergy management and individual dietary requirements
• Ensure health and safety standards are consistently maintained

About You

We are looking for someone who is reliable, organised and passionate about providing nutritious meals for children.

• Previous kitchen experience is essential
• Experience in childcare or a similar environment is highly regarded
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, or willingness to obtain
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
• Ability to cater for allergies and dietary requirements
• Ability to work independently and maintain a clean workspace
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive and professional attitude

Essential Requirements
• Current Working with Children Check
• First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training, or willingness to obtain
• Commercial Cookery qualification, Certificate III or higher, preferred but not essential

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.