Centre Cook/Chef

Seeking an Experienced, Passionate Cook/Chef to join our Moreton Drive Team.

Moreton Drive Early Learning Centre is proud of our 5 Star Food Safety Rating and we are looking for another Cook/chef to join our team. If you have a passion for providing Nutritious, healthy meals for Children in their early years we are looking for you. 

You will be required to understand menu planning and prepare delicious, wholesome meals from Babies through to Kindy age children. Our Centre has 134 children a day, so time management is essential. 

You will have the freedom to create inspiring nutritious menus, whilst ensuring special dietary needs and allergies are catered for.

You will need to demonstrate excellent record keeping and organisational skills and have a clear understanding of the health and safety regulations.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing healthy meals while maintaining a budget. You will need to work in collaboration with the Centre Manager and Administrator to provide a list of supplies within a timely manner for ordering from our local suppliers.  You will be required to hold / or obtain a Blue Card and hold appropriate qualifications, including food safety certificate.

Essential Criteria:

• Hold relevant Food Safety Certificate
• Understand menu planning to meet children's dietary requirements
• Hold current first aid certificate
• Hold or be willing to obtain a Blue Card/Working with Children's Check
• Experience in cooking meals in early childhood settings or similar environment
• Have good time management skills
• Creative and passionate about food and providing high quality meals.
• Positive friendly nature