Are you an experienced Chef/Cook who is passionate about early childhood nutrition? Do you thrive on preparing fresh and wholesome meals for children to ensure their nutritional needs are met?
If you answered ‘yes!’ to the above, we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking an experienced Chef/Cook to run our purpose-built and fully-equipped onsite kitchen at our beautiful childcare centre, Grow Early Education Narre Warren North.
This is a permanent part-time role of 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday with no weekend work or late nights!
The successful applicant will:
- Have experience and a strong passion for planning, preparing, cooking and presenting a wide variety of nutritious foods that are suitable for children aged 4 months to 6 years old.
- Have completed relevant vocational qualifications in Commercial Cookery.
- Hold a valid Employment Working with Children Check.
- Have experience working in a childcare kitchen environment.
- Have confidence to manage a kitchen.
- Be experienced in developing a rotating and exciting menu for children, including those with allergy and intolerance requirements.
- Be a reliable, positive and well-organised person.
- Provide a barista service to families. On the job training will be provided for the successful candidate.
- Enjoy working with children, families and colleagues.
In your new job role, you will be responsible for:
- Preparing nutritious and on-time meals, including breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
- Preparing meals suitable for babies and children, including the preparation of purees and special dietary meals.
- Menu planning in accordance with the centre's nutrition policy and guidelines.
- Working in-line with budgets and building and maintaining relationships with local suppliers.
- Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen, in accordance with Food and Council Authority requirements.
We offer:
- A negotiable salary paid weekly.
- 10% ECEC grant increase to your base rate!
- A 75% discount on out-of-pocket childcare fees.
- Career development and partnerships with outside sources to help with menu planning and nutrition.
- Friendly and supportive Management and Head Office teams.
- Visa and sponsorship opportunities for the right applicant.
Candidates who feel their qualifications, skills and personal attributes meet the role requirements are invited to apply. Please send a cover letter, along with a resume to: employment@growearlyeducation.com.au
In the subject line of your email please state: Narre Warren - Chef/Cook
Applicants who do not meet the above criteria will not be contacted for an interview.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00 – $36.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
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