Centre Chef
Core
Preparing fresh, seasonal, and nutritious meals for young children in a childcare centre, including personalizing dishes for allergies and intolerances.
Role type
Centre Chef (Childcare)
Builds
Daily home-cooked meals for children aged babies to 4 years
Domain
Early childhood education / Childcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Commercial cookery qualification, Food safety management, Allergy and anaphylaxis management, Menu planning for diverse dietary needs, Kitchen hygiene and organization, Time management
Preferred skills
Prior experience in a childcare setting
Technologies
Commercial kitchen equipment
Responsibilities
Crafting fresh, seasonal, and nutritious meals that children love; Personalising dishes to cater to allergies and intolerances; Keeping the kitchen clean, organized, and compliant with food safety standards; Managing time with precision and attention to detail; Building positive relationships with children, families, and the team
