BrightStepsAcademyMilduraChildcarePreschoolEarlyLearningCentre 690

Childcare Centre Cook/Chef

With a unique opportunity we are looking for our new centre cook…. the heart to our centre!

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This has your name written on it if

  • You love cooking for children 
  • You enjoy sharing your passion for food
  • You are efficient, organised and can manage routines with ease
  • You enjoy working as part of a supportive and friendly team
  • Are qualified cook or chef 
  • Hold a Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Why do you want to work for us

  • Warm, friendly working environment
  • Full-time hours 38 hours per week
  • The opportunity to excel and put your create flair on the daily menu you provide
  • Above award wage and conditions

A typical day for you looks like

  • Creating interesting and seasonal menus which cater to children’s allergy and nutritional requirements, within a budget
  • Assisting the team to implement the centre’s “Get up and Grow” & “Munch and Move” program
  • Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with children, families

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

  • Attractive Pay Rates: Enjoy pay rates that recognise your value and contribution.
  • Training Tailored for You: Dive into our detailed induction processes and get set for success!
  • You’re Essential: Experience our tight-knit team culture. At Bright Steps Academy, every team member is valued.
  • Open Doors: Aspire to a long-term career at Bright Steps Academy? You’ll always be our top pick; however, there is zero pressure. 
  • Grow with Us: Climb the career ladder with extensive learning, development, and career progression opportunities within a growing Childcare Group!
  • Training: We pay for courses related to your position.

Jumpstart Your Bright Future

Bright Steps Academy promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and are a child safe organisation.

Applicants are encouraged to elaborate on any experience they may have working with children.

You will be required to provide a minimum of two professional referees, a Working With Vulnerable Persons clearance and cleared National Police Check.

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Our Core Values

At Bright Steps Academy, our motto: “BRIGHT” is at the heart of everything we do.

Belonging

We are an inclusive and welcoming early learning community that feels like home. Everyone belongs at Bright Steps Academy.

Respect

We foster respectful relationships with children, families, and each other through open communication.

Individuality

We value and develop each child’s talents, interests, and identity through our individual approach to learning.

Growth

We encourage children to learn and grow by providing them with the best environments, resources, and support.

Happiness

We provide children with exciting, joyful, and memorable learning experiences that fuel happy childhood memories.

Teamwork

We are passionate professionals who work together as a team to deliver excellence in all aspects of early education and care.

Why Work With Bright Steps Academy?

At Bright Steps Academy, we differentiate ourselves by creating a work environment that provides all educators with ongoing on-the-job training and access to professional development opportunities.

Our people are what makes Bright Steps Academy a truly wonderful place for children to learn and grow. We value each team member’s unique talents and strengths and actively foster a culture of recognition, positivity, and teamwork.

We respect that everyone has a life beyond work. We are committed to providing you with understanding and flexibility to be present in all aspects of your life where possible.

We are committed to recognising, rewarding, and supporting the growth of our employees through our Growth and Gratitude Employee Benefits Program.

At Bright Steps Academy, we create a work environment that provides all educators with ongoing on-the-job training and access to professional development opportunities. We believe that life-long learning is the key to continuous improvement. We encourage knowledge sharing, skills development, and innovation as part of our commitment to best practice.

Bright Steps Academy is a growing organisation that believes in rewarding and investing in the people who contribute to our company’s success. We seek to develop our team member’s skills to that we can grow their career opportunities as our organisation expands. Internal promotions for educators are actively encouraged across our services through participation in our succession planning and talent management programs.

Bright Steps Academy is committed to maintaining and investing in our services so that children, families, and educators have access to the best resources, environments, and support. Our services provide abundant resources, team members are encouraged to make resource requests, and we actively involve children, educators, and families in the ongoing improvement of our services.