Childcare Chef | Elizabeth Park

Job summary

Prepare and serve meals and snacks, safely handle food for children with allergies or anaphylaxis, and maintain kitchen and centre cleanliness. Support positive communication with families and colleagues, promote the centre and Montessori approach, attend meetings, and follow organisational policies and procedures.

Job details

The Company Established in 2000, Montessori Academy is Australia's leading and largest provider of Montessori early childhood education for children under the age of six. We are a child safe company with a vision to provide our students with an early learning experience that prepares them, not only for school, but for life. With 70+ centres across Australia, Montessori Academy provides excellent career development options, fantastic training and development programs, and a real opportunity to learn and grow. For us, excellence in education is a journey, and we're with you every step of the way. Responsibilities Food preparation for morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and late afternoon snack Safe food handling for allergic/anaphylactic children Meal plating and service and taking to classrooms Kitchen cleaning and dishwashing Cleaning of office, staffroom, foyer and other areas if needed Cutting of varied meats Food safety and hygiene procedures Positively promote and market the centre to families and the community Be an advocate of the Montessori Method to parents and potential clients Respect and support colleagues by developing positive and ethical channels of communication that are based on principles of mutual respect, equity and fairness Attend meetings as requested Become familiar with Montessori Academy Policies and Procedures Key Competencies Food Safety Supervisor Certificate Current Working with Children Check First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain one Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment Strong understanding of the importance of family communications Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standard Commitment to the holistic development of their class Staff Benefits Generous staff discounts on childcare and large retailers 17.5% annual leave loading On-site parking Access to wellbeing programs (EAP) Strong focus on work-life-balance Great company culture that is fun, professional, and supportive of all team members Think you have what it takes to join the Montessori Academy Team? We'd love to hear from you! To apply now please click through to our application. Alternatively, contact Human Resources at jobs@montessoriacademy.com.au.

What you’ll do

Prepare and serve meals and snacks, safely handle food for children with allergies or anaphylaxis, and maintain kitchen and centre cleanliness. Support positive communication with families and colleagues, promote the centre and Montessori approach, attend meetings, and follow organisational policies and procedures.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and a current Working with Children Check, and must have a First Aid Certificate or be willing to obtain one. Strong communication and teamwork skills, an understanding of family communication and the National Quality Framework and Standard, and commitment to children's holistic development are required.

Benefits

• Childcare and Retailer Discounts
• Annual Leave Loading
• On-Site Parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work-Life Balance
• Supportive Company Culture
• Training and Development Programs
• Career Development Opportunities

Listed skills

• Food preparation · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Family communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food Preparation
• Safe Food Handling
• Allergen and Anaphylaxis Safety
• Meal Plating and Service
• Kitchen Cleaning
• Dishwashing
• Meat Preparation
• Food Safety and Hygiene
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Teamwork
• Family Communication
• National Quality Framework
• National Quality Standard
• Montessori Method

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Education
• Hospitality
• Security & Safety