Whether you're an experienced cook, or love creating delicious exciting meals, if you're wanting to develop your passion for food, be surrounded by inquisitive minds, and think you have what it takes to become a passionate member of our team, your next role is with us at Early Years Academy.
With annual award nights, social events, continuous development opportunities, bonus structure, employee focused incentives and support from an experienced team, you’ll have everything you need to be part of a thriving harmonious centre.
Early Years Academy (EYA) is a locally owned and operated company that values its highly motivated and passionate team. We're offering a great opportunity for a cook to join the team and provide healthy meals and snacks that fuel our children everyday.
About the role
- Maternity Leave Position (approx. 10 months)
- Plan and cook nutritionally balanced meals over the course of the day
- Review menu plans based on seasonal foods, needs, and interests of children
- Ensure complete familiarity with special dietary needs of the children in the centre and discuss with the Director on how these needs will be met.
- Preparation of meals, including but not limited to: breakfast, morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea.
- Ensure health & safety standards are maintained at a high level at all times
Benefits and perks
- Professional development and ongoing training
- Various Employee benefits and discounts (including discounts on child care)
- Great involvement across the centre
- A rewarding & supportive culture
Skills and experience
- Childcare cooking experience - desirable
- Applicants must hold (or willing to obtain) relevant food handling certificates
- A current Working with Children Check
- Experience and passion for healthy cooking for Children
- Bright, friendly and energetic