Share your culinary skills in preparing Healthy Meals for our community
About Our Centre
Welcome to Milestones Early Learning Taigum. We're passionate about educating our children on the importance and benefits of healthy choices and nutritious meals.
The Role
* This position enables you to play an active part in creating healthy menus, supporting the growth and development of children in our care.
* You'll have access to a national network of centre cooks who regularly share recipes, ideas, and tips.
* We encourage you to utilise the Feed Australia program, a free initiative enabling cooks to plan, budget, and access healthy menus for childcare settings.
About You
* You are a skilled and efficient cook, capable of preparing, implementing, and evaluating the nutritional content of menus for children of all ages.
* Experienced in bulk meal preparation, online ordering, stock management, and budget control.
* You are strict about complying with relevant food safety and hygiene regulations and standards.
* Able to cater for individual child requirements, including allergies, specific dietary needs, and restrictions.
* Keen to participate in early educational opportunities by sharing knowledge and experiences with children through lessons and family events.
Your Qualifications
* Current Food Safety and Handlers (Health and Community) Certificate.
* Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
* Experience in an early childhood setting.
* Reliable transport to and from our centre.
* Current first aid certificate and resuscitation certification, including asthma and anaphylactic training.
Why Work with Us
* If you're looking for a values-led organisation with incredible people making a genuine difference.
* Our mission is to realise the potential in everyone – from children to educators, from managers to our vibrant centre support office team.
* We focus on delivering a lifelong learning approach resulting in quality early education and care.
Safety Commitment
We believe that child safety is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to upholding the safety, rights, and wellbeing of all children, promoting a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm.
Advantages
* A permanent role working for one of Australia's largest childcare groups.
* 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day.
* 30% discount on 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness First.
* Training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
* Access to Affinity Learning Academy, providing fully funded and accredited Leadership and Management courses.
* Pedagogical support from Dr Lesley Jones and her Education Advisor Team.
* Dedicated Centre Support Office to help your centre meet business, compliance, and education goals.
* Career progression opportunities to work towards a management role.
* Scholarships for Masters in Early Childhood Education.
* Wellbeing initiatives with our Australia-wide partners.
* Partner discounts with over 100 different retailers.
* Insurance benefits via Bupa.
We are a Circle back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant.