Chef

: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 barista-made coffee and treat, to conjuring up interesting and exciting food for our children, it's all in a day's work as Chef of our Rockhampton Centre.
Day to day, in this role, you can enjoy:Using your mastery knowledge of cooking, to plan an interesting and exciting menu for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years oldPreparing a wide variety of nutritious meals and purees, as well as working to dietary requirements for babies and childrenConfidently managing the kitchen autonomously, ensuring effective stock rotation, budgeting, and shopping for your kitchenEnsuring the highest level of food safety and supervision in accordance with Food and Council Authority requirements and Green Leaves Early Learning StandardsMentoring and guiding a kitchen hand in a professional environment, to deliver the highest quality of food and serviceProviding thoughtful culinary classes alongside our Educators, to our littlest learners.In return, we offer a culture that recognises and rewards your contribution through our Green Leaves Work Perks:A supportive and progressive culture that appreciates doing things a little bit differentlyGenerous wages + weekly paysThe 10% Worker Retention Grant Wage Boost - Green Leaves has secured the Government's "Worker Retention Payment Grant", and is excited to pass on this increase in wages to our valued team membersA comprehensive Chef's onboarding program with support and mentorship from day oneThe opportunity to collaborate with our National Nutritional Program Partner, with a focus on environmentally sustainable practices within our eco-friendly settingsSavings on childcare fees with our childcare discount of 75% off the gap feeAccess to our exclusive supplier discount program, with great discounts on a range of retailersAdd a boost to your health and well-being with our comprehensive program (including a complimentary annual flu shot, our Annual Wellness Week and more)Start your day right with Brekkie on us
Access to our online Green Leaves library of learning courses, promising learning anytime, anywhereOur Acknowledge platform, which encourages sharing eCards to recognise our team members achievementsIdeally, we'd love for you to hold:At least a Certificate III in Commercial CookeryA current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willing to obtain upon commencement)A current State relevant Working with Children's Check (or have the willingness to obtain)Current Child Protection Training (or have the willingness to obtain)Current Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates (or have the willingness to obtain)Extraordinary verbal, written and time management skillsThe availability to work from 6:30am to 2:30pm (no late nights or weekends required)Make Your Move
If you are excited by the opportunity to run your own kitchen and bring a smile to our youngest Green Leaves learners each day, make your move and apply now
At Green Leaves Early Learning, we prioritise the safety, well-being, 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.
We welcome your experiences with Aboriginal children and communities.
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.
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