AddressAre you our next Child Services Support Worker (Cook) SUPERSTAR? Do you want to work for a leading quality childcare provider? Cairns Catholic Early Learning and Care (CELC) put our people’s wellbeing first. We work as one team to nurture our children’s imagination and joy to create the best outcomes for children, families and our educators.
CELC offers Before School Care, After school Care and Vacation Care at 11 services throughout the Cairns Region from Mossman to Gordonvale.
We are looking for a passionate Child Services Support Worker (Cook) to join our Mackillop OSHCare on a permanent full-time basis.
Your New Role
As an educator you will support the day-to-day operations of the service ensuring that every child at the service is safe, happy and engaged. Responsible for kitchen management, healthy menus, ordering, cooking and cleaning of kitchen Needs experience in a kitchen, willing to obtain their Food Safety Supervisors Certificate if they do not already have one
Supervision of children
Provide children with a safe, secure and inclusive play space
Laugh, play and create with children in activities such as sports, craft, cooking and games
Accompany children on excursions during Vacation Care
Assist in planning, implementation and documentation of children’s experiences
Support the delivery My Time Our Place and Spirituality in Early Years Programs
Food Preparation
Team Benefits
No Weekend or Public Holiday work
Closed for two weeks over Christmas and New Year
Competitive hourly rates
Split shift allowances as applicable
Flexible hours across various sessions
Free annual Flu shot
Paid onboarding, induction and training
Get paid to visit excursion venues with children during Vacation Care such as Cinema, Bowling and the beach
Potential for career growth and progression
In-house Leadership Development Training available
Employee Assistance Program, free and confidential counselling and support
Ability to gain additional hours across multiple services
About You
QLD Blue Card or ability to obtain
ACECQA approved qualifications preferable but not necessary
Experience working with children is desirable eg coaching sports, OSHC, schools or Early Learning
Passion for working with primary school age children
Willingness to learn
Effective communication and relationship building skills
Energetic, enthusiastic and reliable
If this adventure calls to you, we are waiting to hear from you! Register your interest and apply with your current Resume and Cover Letter.
CELC celebrates diversity and welcomes applicants from all walks of life.
