AddressThe Opportunity
Working within Moonee Valley's diverse municipality, you will be responsible for the planning and preparation of nutritionally balanced, culturally sensitive and appropriate menus for children. You will work in accordance with relevant legislation and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Plan regularly rotating menus that are nutritionally balanced, culturally sensitive and seasonal for children enrolled in our children's programs
- Collaborate with staff, family and the local community
- Liaise with educators in the children's programs to ensure all nutritional, cultural and developmental preferences and requirements are considered
- Research effective methods of ordering and delivery of perishables to ensure the highest quality produce is used in menu planning and provision of meals
- Ensure a OHS guidelines are maintained, and food safety standards are adhered to
Skills & Experience
- Certificate 3 (or above) in commercial cookery and experience related to food planning and preparation.
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and/or a Food Handling (Food Safety and Hygiene)
- Hold a current and valid:
- Working with Children's Check
- First Aid Level 2
- Anaphylaxis Management
- Emergency Asthma Management
- Experience working in children's services will be well regarded.
Benefits
At Moonee Valley City Council, we provide a number of benefits to our valued employees including:
- Flexible work opportunities
- Employee assistance programs / phone or in person counselling services
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through our online system My Portal and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Responses to the key selection criteria are required and should be attached within applications. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered. For further information, please contact Gurpreet Thiara, Early Years Regional Team Leader of Family & Children Services on (03) 9243 1***.
