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DescriptionExcite the children with your food wizardry – inspiring them to be curious and intrigued by all types of fruits and vegetables!
At Green Leaves Early Learning, we take pride in building a learning environment where children are inspired to be curious about taste and flavour. Working closely with the Centre Chef at Green Leaves Early Learning [CENTRE NAME], each day you can:
- Use your extraordinary culinary skills to support the Centre Chef in preparing a wide variety of nutritious meals and purees, as well as working to dietary requirements for babies and children
- Greet our wonderful families with a big warm friendly smile each day, and wow them with your barista-made coffees and freshly baked treats (barista training provided if required)
- Provide thoughtful culinary classes alongside our Centre Chef and Educators
- Ensure the highest level of food safety, by maintaining a clean and safe kitchen, in accordance with Food and Council Authority requirements and Green Leaves Early Learning Standards
- Combine your amazing time management and communication skills to support the kitchen to run smoothly each day.
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 differently
- Generous wages + weekly pays
- The 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 members
- Savings on childcare fees with our childcare discount of 75% off the gap fee
- The opportunity to collaborate with our National Nutritional Program Partner, with a focus on environmentally sustainable practices within our eco-friendly settings
- Access to exclusive supplier discount program, with great discounts on a range of retailers
- Add 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 our online Green Leaves library of learning courses, promising learning anytime, anywhere
- Our Acknowledge platform, which encourages sharing eCards to recognise our team members achievements
- And more!
Ideally, we’d love for you to hold:
- A current Food Safety Certificate (or willing to obtain upon commencement)
- A current State relevant Working with Children's Check (or willing to obtain upon commencement)
- Current Child Protection Training (or have the willingness to obtain)
- Current Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates (or have the willingness to obtain)
- Experience cooking for young children aged from 6 weeks to 6 years of age
- Availability to work 20 hours per week
- The willingness to step up into Chef’s role when they are absent from the Centre from 6:30am to 2:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Make Your Move!
If you are excited to bring your foodie imagination into your next role, then 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.