Cook - Early Learning Services

About the benefits

• Based on your skills, experience we pay up to 6% above award rates
• Not for profit Salary Packaging up to $15,900 including meal and entertainment options!
• 6 weeks maternity leave
• Childcare Discount for your little ones
• Paid professional development and staff meetings
• Professional and career development is encouraged and supported
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations and skin checks
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

When you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of aged care, family, community, Early Learning and disability services we support people throughout life’s journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.
About the role
Work with our Piara Waters, Bassendean or Seville Grove team as a Food Coordinator on a permanent part time basis, 50 hours a fortnight. The role involves working Monday to Friday, typically from 7am – 1pm however these hours can be negotiated.
Develop the menu, respond to dietary needs and requests, and create meals that are interesting and healthy for the children at our centre. Make mealtimes exciting by bringing your passion for food into the kitchen and being a part of children experiencing new meals!
About you
You’ll be creative and passionate about food and cooking. You’ll love creating new meal ideas, cooking food from all cultures, and also have:

• No qualifications needed, just a love of food!
• Experience in a similar role is great but not required
• Ability to prepare and cook healthy and nutritious meals
• Knowledge of Food Standards Australia New Zealand
• Ability to budget, bulk order and control stock
• Working with Children Check
• National Police Clearance (obtained within the last 6 months)

To Apply
Click “Apply Now” to visit our website and apply. Applications close on 2 February 2024 but apply soon as we will progress recruitment earlier if the right match is found.
At MercyCare, every person matters.
With our 175-year legacy extending back to the Catholic Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values – respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and the vulnerable. We invite applications from people from all walks of life, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from diverse ages, cultures, faiths, abilities, gender and sexuality