Chef/Cook (Early Years) | Part Time | Lane Cove

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Chef/Cook (Early Years) | Part Time | Lane Cove. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Idyllic harbourside location at one of Sydney's leading independent schools
• Looking for a cook or chef with a passion for early years cooking
• Join the global leader in catering and support services

• Monday to Friday role - 0700-1530
• Idyllic harbourside location based at one of our educational sites
• Make a real difference by contributing to the health & well being of our young students

Chartwell’s philosophy centres around providing tailored, boutique and unique hospitality solutions to the education market.  We are passionate about challenging the traditions of these environments by delivering innovative and quality hospitality solutions that reflect the high street expectations and idiosyncrasies of our market.

The Position

We currently have an opportunity for a passionate Cook/Chef to join our kitchen team based at the prestigious Saint Ignatius' College Riverview campus in Lane Cove. You'll be cooking primarily in the onsite Early Learning Centre, catering for up to 80 children including babies as young as 6 weeks old. We'd love to hear from you if you truly have a passion for healthy, nutritious food and care about the health and wellbeing of children and want to make a difference!

This is a Part-Time role offering 28-38 hours per week dependent on shifts.

A day in the life of: 

• Food preparation, cooking and presenting dishes to the highest of standards
• Take ownership and actively contribute to the quality of food preparation and service
• Establish and maintain a safe and secure workplace
• Clean and maintain kitchen premises
• Apply catering control principles
• Assist Head Chef in the innovation and implementation of evolving menus to meet the needs of our clients

A bit about you:

• You'll have worked in a commercial kitchen – childcare and allergen preparation and presentation experience, understanding and knowledge of early learning kitchens advantageous
• Level 4 certification will be looked on favourably
• Good knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and healthy food
• Motivated by a passion for quality and great service delivery
• Desire to learn and grow
• Can-do & flexible attitude
• Have a valid Working With Children Check (or be willing to obtain one)
• Must have own transport

So, if you are a 'can-do' person, who thrives on new challenges; loves working in and contributing to a diverse & fun team, has a genuine love of children and consistently delivers to the highest quality, then you'll fit right in and we'd like to have you on our team.

Apply now!