Centre Cook

If you love cooking, interacting with children and can contribute to providing a culture of excellence towards education, care and supervision of children then this is the job for you!

This Job opportunity is Part-Time, Monday to Friday for 25 hours per week.

Essential Criteria for Successful Applicants:

• Efficient and capable of cooking with the ability to follow a set menu.
• Experienced in bulk meal preparation, online ordering, stock management and budget control.
• Strict about complying with relevant food safety and hygiene regulations and standards.
• Able to cater for individual child requirements including allergies and specific dietary requirements.
• Keen to participate in the early educational opportunities of teaching children about healthy food by sharing in lessons and family events.
• Possess a professional and enthusiastic attitude.
• Help nourish the children in our care with your culinary expertise as well as any input you may have to contribute towards growing our own fresh produce.
• Be a positive person who will develop strong relationships with families, children, colleagues and the community.
• Have a current Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain).
• Current Food Safety Certificate (or willing to obtain).
• Have a current First Aid Certificate including CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis training (or willing to obtain).
• Experience or education within an early childhood setting will be highly regarded.

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Generous Staff discount
• Referral Bonus Scheme
• Longevity Pay
• Wellbeing & Wellness Leave
• Above Award Wage Scheme
• Paid Overtime

If you are a dedicated and caring individual with a genuine love for early childhood education, we would love to hear from you! Join us on this exciting journey of providing quality care and education to the children of Cessnock.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant qualifications and experience via SEEK.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.