AddressChildcare Cook / Chef
We have an amazing opportunity for a passionate Kitchen chef / cook for our new and amazing child care centre located in Hadfield, just off South St. This opportunity is one not to be missed.
As a Childcare Chef you will be passionate about preparing fresh and wholesome meals for children, have worked as a kitchen cook / chef in childcare, and worked with allergies and intolerances. The role allows for autonomy, flexibility and an opportunity to work in a great team environment within the kitchen and Child Care Centre. You will work alongside an experienced kitchen assistant 5 days a week who will assist and support you in menu planning and preparation.
You will naturally maintain a clean and safe kitchen, in accordance with Food and Council Authority requirements. You will be reliable, positive and well organised. You will enjoy working with families and children and have excellent interpersonal skills.
Our South ST. ELC has an amazing food garden program that aims to revolutionise the relationship that children have with food from infancy through to school age.
The hours are between 7am - 3.30pm, Monday through to Friday. The successful applicant will have the following:
- Experience and passion to work in a great commercial kitchen within an open kitchen and great team environment
- Food Handling Safety Certificate.
- Able to juggle and manage several tasks
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow instructions and ensure strict dietary requirements are adhered to
- Always maintain a clean and tidy workspace.
- Working with Children's Check
- Must hold current and approved first aid qualifications, approved anaphylaxis management training and approved emergency asthma management training.
Our team are supported with opportunities for professional development and networking and are valued for their contributions through team events, celebrations, rewards, and incentives.
In return you will be provided with
- Excellent working conditions and incentives
- A friendly team environment
- Well set up kitchen and equipment
- Supportive Management Team
- Professional Development opportunities
- Well-resourced kitchen
- Rewarded for hard work and dedication
We make a commitment to promote the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children within our service as well as all children by embedding meaningful engagement of Aboriginal Culture into daily routines and educational programs. Our organisation prioritises the safety of children and will not tolerate abuse or harm.
Our organisation takes steps to empower children and provide them with shared respect, shared meaning, and shared knowledge. Educators are committed to continuous learning to ensure their teaching is In line with cultural expectations. (2.1)
Our shared vision is to:
- Inspire passion and motivate our teams towards personal and professional growth and accomplishment
- Empower our teams to strive for continuous improvement and deliver excellence in best practice that in turn works to provide best outcomes for children and families.
If this sounds like the job for you, apply now!
