About the opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Cook or Chef to provide healthy and nutritious meals for the children at our Caringbah Preschool and Long Day Care.
Position Details
Permanent part‑time (36.5 hours a week) position based at Our Lady of Fatima Preschool & Long Day Care, Caringbah.
Working as part of the wider team, you will create a safe and nurturing environment and contribute to the effectiveness of the team by presenting a personal image of welcome, warmth, openness and services towards children and their families.
Responsibilities
- Planning and preparing appealing, balanced and nutritious meals.
- Working in accordance with food and safety regulations for safe and hygienic handling, storage and preparation of food.
- Catering for special dietary requirements.
Our hopes for our next Cook/Chef
- Our Children's hope: loves making yummy food, will let us engage in cooking too, can give us all favourites like spaghetti, banana bread and more!
- Our Families' hope: loves creating nutritious meals for kids and coming up with ideas for getting kids to eat food groups that they wouldn’t usually eat.
- Our Educators' hope: someone passionate about working with children and being part of a collaborative team. Someone who takes pride in creating nutritious, inclusive meals, values learning about how children experience food, and helps nurture a positive, curious relationship with food and where it comes from.
About You
With exceptional organisational skills, you are creative, passionate and enthusiastic in your approach to food planning and preparation, you will be motivated to take ownership of the health and wellbeing of the children through the preparation of all meals.
Qualifications
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate & Food Handlers Certificate, or willingness to attain prior to employment.
- A recognised basic training course in food safety and nutrition or willingness to attend training in relation to Early Childhood Education & Care Menu Planning and delivery.
- Experience catering for 0‑6 year‑old children including catering for those with special dietary requirements.
- Demonstrated knowledge of nutrition and cost‑effective menu planning.
- Knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Regulations.
- Knowledge of the Department of Health Regulations.
- The ability to comply with relevant food handling legislation, childcare regulations, and centre policies and procedures.
- A sound understanding of the Food Standards Australia & New Zealand Code.
- A valid Working with Children Check.
- A valid First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
- A valid Anaphylaxis Emergency Management certificate or willingness to obtain.
- Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Strong time‑management skills, focus on health & hygienic workspace, and attention to completing food safety program documentation.
How to Apply
- Resume
Working with Children clearance
This role is classified as child‑related work and therefore we require a working with children clearance to be completed prior to your commencement with us.
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Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All applicants require current and valid working rights in Australia.
Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services
Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services (SCECS) is a not‑for‑profit service catering for children between the ages 6 weeks‑6 years and their families from our local community.
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