If you currently work at the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, including the Catholic Schools Office, please apply through our internal Careers Portal.
Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training, Other
St Nicholas offers a wide range of benefits that support and enrich the lives of our employees, including:
* mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program.
* Remuneration: Above Award rate of pay and paid overtime.
* Flexibility: You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibility.
* Growth: Paid industry-leading training and career progression within the organisation through various learning and development pathways.
* Facilities: State-of-the-art, purpose-built centres powered by 100% green energy.
* Additional Benefits: Three days additional paid leave at Christmas, employer-funded parental leave, salary packaging, and corporate benefits including:
Fitness Passport (T&C's apply), EAP, and flu injections.
* 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees.
* 1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions).
As a Child Care Cook at St Nicholas Early Education, your responsibility will be to plan and provide a balanced, varied diet for the children attending St Nicholas.
Working collaboratively with the Centre Director and Educational Team, you will be responsible for planning and preparing meals for the children, considering nutritional requirements, cultural and religious differences, and additional needs, while ensuring all food is stored and prepared in compliance with health regulations at all times.
This position is being offered on a permanent part-time basis (16 hours per week), located at our Lochinvar Service. Working hours are Monday and Tuesday, either from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm or 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Desired Skills and Experience
Experience / Criteria
* Experience with food preparation and orders.
* Basic computer literacy.
* Experience working with children (Desirable).
* Understanding of:
* National Quality Framework (NQF).
* Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
* Workplace Health and Safety issues (Desirable).
Qualifications
* Working with Children Check verification number.
* Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
* Menu Planning and Food Handling qualification.
* Current First Aid Certificate.
* Child Protection Training.
* Qualification in Early Childhood Education (Desirable).
* Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training (Desirable).
If you genuinely share our passion for Childhood Education, we would love to hear from you! APPLY now .
* Please note:
* To be considered for the position, please provide a current resume.
Applications should be submitted via our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
Additional Information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing abuse or neglect. It complies with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards, maintaining a zero-tolerance approach to abuse.
All employees in the Diocese must adhere to the Safeguarding Framework Policy and the Code of Conduct, including the Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employment requires undergoing a National Police Check and maintaining a valid NSW Working with Children Check where applicable, in accordance with legislation.
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from these communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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