Childcare Chef | EACH Childcare Centre

• Location: Ringwood East on the lands of the Wurundjeri People
• Position Type: Full-time, Mon-Fri 7:30am-3:36pm
• Hourly Rate: $30.98

Are you passionate about cooking and helping children develop healthy eating habits? EACH Childcare Centre, a purpose-built 122-place centre in Ringwood East, is looking for an enthusiastic Childcare Chef to join our team. We provide care and education for children aged up to five years and are committed to creating a positive environment that promotes children's health and well-being.

Why Join EACH Child?

• Generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year
• Up to $2,650 additional tax-free money to spend towards meals and entertainment 
• Join a Childcare Centre led by EACH's 2024 People's Choice Award winner, a manager who is deeply committed to building strong, positive relationships with children and families every day.
• Be part of an innovative program that includes growing and preparing food with children from “plant to plate.”
• A supportive, family-focused environment that values creativity and child-centred care.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on children’s well-being and health.

About the Role
As our Childcare Chef, you will play a vital role in ensuring children receive nutritious, attractively presented meals while fostering their interest in food. From planning balanced menus to involving children in growing and preparing their food, your contribution will shape healthy eating habits from an early age.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop child-friendly, nutritious menus in line with state Dietary Guidelines and the Centre's Food Safety Program.
• Cater to children with special dietary requirements or allergies.
• Prepare well-presented, nutritious meals on time and in the required quantities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic kitchen environment in accordance with government legislation and centre policy.
• Manage food ordering and purchasing to ensure quality and quantity, while adhering to budget constraints.
• Collaborate with the Centre Manager on menu planning and food-related activities.

What You Bring:

• Skills:
  • Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong time management and organisational skills.
  • Basic computer skills for menu planning and ordering.
• Experience:
  • Experience as a Chef or Cook, ideally in an Early Childhood setting.
  • Experience in healthy menu planning and food safety management.

Qualifications and Licences:

• Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or equivalent.
• Food Safety Supervisor’s Certificate.
• Anaphylaxis Training.
• Highly Regarded: First Aid training.

To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here (please contact me if you can't access this link). Alternatively, for more information please contact Cammie Dinh (Talent Acquisition Business Partner) at [email protected]

Join EACH: Make a Difference Today

For over 50 years, EACH has been dedicated to enhancing lives and fostering stronger communities through our health and support services. We're seeking compassionate individuals to join our team and make a meaningful impact. Together, we'll create a brighter future for individuals from all walks of life. Apply now and start making a difference. 

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant. 

Are you passionate about improving the health and quality of life for individuals with foot and lower limb conditions? Do you thrive in a collaborative and multidisciplinary team environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Podiatry and Dietetics team at EACH!

As a Grade 2 Podiatrist, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality, evidence-based care to enhance the health, wellbeing, and quality of life for our customers. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of individuals with foot and lower limb conditions, ensuring they receive coordinated, person-centred, and effective care.

Some of your key responsibilities will be to:

• Assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with foot and lower limb disorders across various funding streams, including CHSP, HCP, CHP, HACC, ICDM, and NDIS 
• Collaborate with Allied Health Services, Clinical and Complex Care Services, and external providers to deliver a comprehensive and holistic approach to care
• Participate in clinical and student supervision, contributing to the development and continuous quality improvement of our program
• Maintain accurate customer records and comply with organizational standards and ethical guidelines

To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here. 

Alternatively visit our website to obtain a copy of the Position Description at www.each.com.au/careers

What’s in it for you? 
At EACH you'll be supported to be your best. We offer a range of employee benefits including: 

• Clinical supervision, mentoring and access to evidence-based resources
• Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year
• $2,650 additional tax-free money towards meals and entertainment  
• A variety of opportunities for career progression and professional development via formal and informal training, our leadership pipeline and discipline-specific learning
• Well-resourced working facilities, free on-site parking, and access to fleet vehicles
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• 4 weeks paid annual leave, sick/carers leave, family & domestic violence leave, public holiday substitution policy, and more…

Qualifications

As a passionate Podiatrist, you’ll be committed to the principles and practices of community health, primary health, and the social model of health.

You will also possess the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Podiatry and current registration with AHPRA
• Certificate in Level 2 First Aid
• Highly developed skills in podiatric clinical assessment, treatment, intervention, and infection control
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to customer-focused care
• Experience in supervision, including the mentoring of students and junior staff
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Join us at EACH 

EACH has been committed to delivering health and support services that improve lives and strengthen communities for over 50 years. Our workforce is made up of compassionate individuals who are here to lend a helping hand, offering a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual from all walks of live. Join us on this journey and let us make a difference together.   

As the Regional Advisor, Sector Support & Development (SSD), you will play a pivotal role in preparing Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) organizations within the Eastern Metropolitan region, as well as on a national scale, for the evolving landscape of aged care reforms. This position involves fostering collaboration, enhancing provider readiness, and promoting programs underpinned by diversity, wellness, reablement, and restorative care principles. Your goal will be to ensure providers can effectively adapt to these principles while maintaining high-quality services for older Australians.

You will build and nurture strategic partnerships within the CHSP network and the broader aged care system, facilitating communication and sharing best practices. In addition, you will lead efforts to coordinate and deliver impactful training, education, and resource dissemination, helping CHSP providers align with reforms, aged care quality standards, and the new rights-based Aged Care Act.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive provider readiness by embedding aged care reforms, with a focus on diversity, wellness, and reablement.
• Engage CHSP providers to share updates, address issues, and promote resources about aged care reforms.
• Lead and participate in partnerships and networks, strengthening communication pathways at both regional and national levels.
• Broker, coordinate, and deliver training and education to service providers and workforce, with a focus on inclusivity and quality standards.
• Evaluate and support providers in understanding service impact and implementing restorative care principles.