Child Care Centre Cook - Nourish Minds With Nourished Bellies

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Are you a culinary enthusiast with a passion for crafting delicious and nutritious meals? Werribee Kids invites you to be part of our dynamic team as a Centre Cook in our state-of-the-art kitchen at our service in Werribee. We are not just a childCare Centre; we are a community that fosters curiosity and encourages young minds to reach their true potential.

Why Werribee Kids? At the heart of Werribee Kids lies a genuine love for nurturing curious minds and creating an environment where children can thrive. Our service offers a rare and exceptional opportunity for a dedicated individual to play a vital role in shaping the culinary experiences of our little ones.

The Role: As a Centre Cook, you will have the unique opportunity to operate in a standalone kitchen, creating well-presented and nutritional meals and snacks. Supported by Professional Nutritional Agencies, you'll have the flexibility to infuse your own unique touch into our seasonal menus. This part-time position, with the potential for full-time transition should you have a passion or interest for branching out in the Early Childhood Education field, offers a perfect balance for those interested in complementing their cooking role with engaging afternoons spent with the children.

What We Offer:

• 🚀📚💼 Professional development and support for career advancement.
• 🤝⚖️🏡 A collaborative work environment that values work-life balance.
• 🔄🗣️🎯 Flexibility to discuss and tailor the role to fit your lifestyle.

Requirements: To be considered for this exciting role, you need to have:

• A genuine passion for food, nutrition, and cooking.
• A warm and friendly personality.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team in a high-quality nutritional environment.
• Food Safety Supervisors Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

Your Responsibilities: As part of the Werribee Kids team, you will:

• Ensure meals align with dietary requirements and nutritional guidelines.
• Develop both existing and new seasonal fresh menus.
• Manage orders with local food and produce providers.
• Maintain compliance with Food Safety Legislation and Werribee Kids policies through adherence to cleaning schedules and documentation requirements.

How to Apply: If you are ready to embark on an exciting journey and make a meaningful difference in a family-friendly and positive work environment, please submit your Cover Letter and Resume, including a minimum of 2 references. Outline why you believe you are the perfect fit for this rewarding position.

We are committed to ensuring every child’s safety and wellbeing. The child safe standards play an integral part of helping every child in Victoria have an environment that they are welcomed, supported and safe. We strongly encourage all applicants to visit our Werribee Kids Facebook page and our website to gain an understanding of what we are all about and what it will mean to be a part of the Werribee Kids family.