AddressWe are looking for a committed and enthusiastic professional to join our , Childcare Service in Craigieburn.
Your mission is to deliver High Quality, nutritionally balanced menus which appeal to children. You will maintain a high level of health and safety standards in your purpose built and well-resourced kitchen.
Your role includes:
Complete preparation and clean-up of all meals, including morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and late snack
Prepare cooked meals to meet all children’s needs including all special dietary requirements and allergies
Providing a 4 week rotational, seasonal menu
Creating menu in line with nutrition Australia guidelines
Provide appropriate food for special occasions
Food Safety Supervisor for the service
Ensure excellent record keeping
Ensure safe and hygienic preparation, handling and storage of food and drinks
Follow and implement the Food Safety Program
Manage all ordering and deliveries weekly
Manage weekly orders within allocated budgets
Be organised in your approach to your day and requirements
Interact and engage with all children in a positive manner at all times
Interact and engage with all staff in a positive manner at all times
Support Educators and children to engage in cooking experiences as appropriate
To supervise other kitchen staff, provide appropriate directions as required
Can hold cooking classes with children of all ages
Experience and Qualifications
- Formal chef and or cook qualifications
- Previous experience in child care/ aged care cooking (Class 1) or Experience in a commercial kitchen preparing food for large numbers and the capability to adjust practices to a Class 1 business
- A Food Safety Certificate or Commercial Kitchen Certificate
- A current Working with Children’s Check (or willingness to get before employment)
- Hold a current recognised First Aid Certificate including Asthma and Anaphylactic training (preferred)
If this sounds like a great opportunity for you please apply though Seek, Please make sure you include a cover letter and your resume.
Happy Sprout Craigieburn is a Child Safe organisation.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
