When you work at SDN Bluebell you work with a culturally rich and linguistically diverse team who strive to build an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone.
Do you have experience working as a cook and a passion for providing exciting and nutritious food for children? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
When you join SDN, you join a village that partners with families to enrich young lives. Our team is a place where we value each other's unique strengths and perspectives. We believe that the best way to support children is to partner with each other, being generous with our knowledge and skills, and learning and growing together.
As the cook you will take on the responsibility for planning and implementing a nutritious, fresh exciting menu. You will provide high quality, nutritious meals in a safe and hygienic environment and work within a team of early childhood professionals to deliver an innovative, high quality and inclusive service building strong, meaningful relationships with children and families, and delivering the support of the SDN village to their lives.
About you
You will be a passionate, motivated and skilled cook with a special interest in children's nutrition, inspiring a positive mealtime experience as well as healthy eating habits for children.
Full working rights
About the role
Permanent Part Time
As a Centre Cook your role will be to plan and provide high quality, nutritious meals in a safe and hygienic environment and to communicate and establish positive relationships with the team and children.
About the team
The team at SDN Bluebell focus on listening and responding to children. The team value being in nature or in the centre's large, natural outdoor space. If you are caring and engaged, gentle, a good communicator and enjoy being present and in-the-moment, you'll love working at SDN Bluebell. The team's collaborative approach to leadership has created a welcoming and positive work culture. Located in the heart of Belconnen with easy access to public transport, our small but established centre caters for 62 children per day.
Your benefits
Above award pay and conditions
Discounted childcare fees & priority placement for your children
Professional training and development to support you to continue to learn and grow
Generous leave entitlements
Employee Assistance Program
What it's like to work with our village At SDN, everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
We're here for you, helping to grow a career you can be proud of, with ongoing networking, training, and promotion opportunities.
To Apply
If you believe that by working together, we can make the world a better and more equitable place, then we'd love to hear from you.
SDN Children's Services is committed to being a child-safe organisation, prioritising the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. As part of our commitment, successful applicants will undergo thorough screening processes during the recruitment phase. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks including Working with Children Check (NSW) and National Police Check.
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