Cook Position
We are seeking a skilled Cook to join our team at our centre.
Job Description:
The role of Cook enables you to play an active part in creating healthy menus for children. This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate who is looking to work for 2-3 days per week. As a Cook, you will have access to a national network of centre cooks who regularly share recipes, questions, ideas and tips. You will also be encouraged to utilise the amazing feed Australia program – a free program enabling cooks to plan, budget and access healthy menus to enable children's growth and development while in child care.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess efficient cooking skills and be able to prepare, implement and evaluate the nutritional content of menus for children of all ages. Experience in bulk meal preparation, online ordering, stock management and budget control is also highly desirable. Additionally, you must be strict about complying with relevant food safety and hygiene regulations and standards. Catering for individual child requirements including allergies, specific dietary requirements and needs is also a key aspect of this role. Lastly, being keen to participate in the early educational opportunities of teaching children about healthy food by sharing in lessons and family events is essential.
Benefits:
This position offers a range of benefits including permanent employment, 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 – up to 80% of our promotions are from internal promotions, access to Affinity Learning Academy fully funded and accredited Leadership and Management courses, pedagogical support from Dr Lesley Jones and her Education Advisor Team, dedicated Centre Support Office including Operations and Quality team to help your centre meet business, compliance and education goals, career progression opportunities to work towards a management role e.g. Centre Manager/ Area Manager/ Quality Advisor, 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, and recognition as a Circle back Initiative Employer committed to responding to every applicant.