Healthy Food Cook
About Our Centre
We are passionate about educating our children to make healthy choices and enjoy nutritious meals at Milestones Early Learning Torquay.
The Role
* This role enables you to create healthy menus for our centre.
* You'll have access to a network of centre cooks who share recipes, ideas and tips.
* You'll also be encouraged to utilise the Feed Australia program – a free program enabling cooks to plan and access healthy menus for child development.
About You
* A capable and efficient cook with experience in bulk meal preparation and stock management.
* Able to prepare and evaluate nutritional content of menus for children of all ages.
* Committed to complying with food safety and hygiene regulations and standards.
* Able to cater for individual child requirements including allergies and dietary needs.
* Keen to participate in teaching children about healthy food through lessons and family events.
Requirements
* Current Food Safety and Handlers Certificate
* Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (desirable)
* Experience in an early childhood setting
* Reliable transport to and from our centre
* Current first aid certificate and resuscitation certificate
Why Work for Affinity
* A values-led organisation making a genuine difference in education.
* Our mission is to realise everyone's potential – educators, managers and support office team members alike.
* We deliver a lifelong learning approach to quality early education and care.
Safety Commitment
We believe child safety is everyone's responsibility. We promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and harm.
Affinity Advantages
* A permanent role with one of Australia's largest childcare groups.
* 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day.
* 30% discount on fitness membership.
* Training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
* Pedagogical support from our 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 partners.
* Partner discounts with retailers.
* Insurance benefits via Bupa.