About us
CSCM is a not-for-profit organisation which oversees the operation of 1 long day care centre and 3 preschools. Our long day care centre is small, with only 39 children per day Our centres are well known in our local communities and pride themselves on our natural and home like environments and our strong family relationships.
We have a part-time position available for a Centre Cook to start asap. The position is Monday-Friday from 8.30am-1.30pm daily.
For further information please contact our CSCM Manager, Suellen Bingham, on 02 49665***, or via email on ***************@cscommunity.org.au
Qualifications & experience
- Food supervisor certificate (or willing to obtain)
- Current ACECQA approved First Aid Certificate, including asthma and anaphylaxis
- Current cleared working with children check
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships with all staff, children and families.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Tasks & responsibilities
- The cook is responsible for organisation and implementation of the food and nutrition practices at the service including:
-planning, ordering, checking deliveries, safe food storage
-safe food handling practices, hygiene
-safety planning for children with allergies to food and special requirements,
-culturally diverse menu planning,
-food and drink preparation, all kitchen operations.
- maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
- The cook is required to support the Nominated Supervisor through appropriate documentation, current menu and health forms and required record keeping.
- They are responsible to ensure they adhere to the Service Philosophy, Policies and procedures and approved checklists, and all relevant Standards and Regulations as they carry out their role.
- The ability to work independently and as a part of a team.