Cook - Child Care

Part-time – 8.30-12.30pm 

Days of Work: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays.

As occupancy builds hours will increase until job is fulltime.

If you can start Monday 18th March 2024 - then we want you to apply.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

We are a family business; we believe that the environment in which a child grows and develops has a significant impact on their overall well-being and yours too!  That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a nurturing, safe and stimulating environment for children to thrive in and educators to love. 

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Our BRAND NEW-East Victoria Park centre at the top of the restaurant strip will be licensed for 80 children a day across six rooms. We are opening on 25th March 2024. We are now looking for an experienced Centre Chef who is passionate about preparing fresh and wholesome meals.

In this role you will work autonomously to:

• Prepare a wide variety of nutritious meals, purees and special diet meals for babies and children as well as freshly baked treats for families daily,
• Enjoy interacting with our families.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen, in accordance with Food and Local Government requirements.
• Provide culinary classes alongside our Educators with even the littlest in our centre.
• Menu planning, in accordance with the centre's nutrition policy and nutritional guidelines.

ABOUT OUR TEAM 

Working for Budding Sproutz Miniversity is an experience like no other. 

• We acknowledge that when coworkers make a commitment to be there for each other, trust grows, and teamwork improves. 
• When they make each other’s day with simple gestures of recognition and thanks, people feel valued. 
• When people bring a playful state of mind to work, it releases energy and enthusiasm. 
• When everyone, leaders included, takes responsibility for the attitudes they choose, the team spends less time on unproductive behaviours and more time working for a common goal.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience in planning a rotating menu (including children with allergies and intolerances) suitable for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years 
• Confident in stock rotation, budgeting, and shopping for the kitchen.
• A willingness to place the children’s best interest at the heart of every decision.
• Possess a solution orientated attitude, strong work ethic and the ability to work autonomously.
• Possess excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills and be confident managing a kitchen.

Qualifications

• A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification or willingness to obtain.
• Completed or willing to complete Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Current Working with Children's Check or application in place.
• Current Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates or willingness to obtain.

Desirable Criteria:

• Prior experience working in an early childhood or aged care kitchen is advantageous but not essential.

 ABOUT THE BUDDING SPROUTZ BENEFITS: 

We place an emphasis on creating a company culture built around gratitude where every team member can feel happy, appreciated and most importantly, love coming to work each day. 

• Location: We are in the best location at the top of the Vic Park restaurant strip.
• Generous Renumeration: discounted childcare fees of 95% for staff children attending our centre.
• Staff Incentives: We provide fully paid sector specific certifications (First Aid, CPR and Child Protection Training).
• Ongoing Professional Development: We support the professional growth of our educators by providing ongoing training and development opportunities via our Professional Development Program.
• Wellbeing Budget: With our emphasis on educator wellbeing, you will have an opportunity to participate in our Wellness events, and Annual Educator Gratitude Event.