**Job Description:**
We are seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic Cook to join our team. As a Cook, you will play a vital role in creating healthy menus for children of all ages. You will have access to a national network of centre cooks who regularly share recipes, questions, ideas and tips.
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fun-loving team where you will be encouraged to utilise your skills and experience to create engaging and nutritious meals for children.
About You:
* You must be an efficient and capable cook with experience in bulk meal preparation, online ordering, stock management and budget control.
* You should be able to prepare, implement and evaluate the nutritional content of menus for children of all ages.
* You need to be strict about complying with relevant food safety and hygiene regulations and standards.
* You must be able to cater for individual child requirements including allergies, specific dietary requirements and needs.
* You should be keen to participate in the early educational opportunities of teaching children about healthy food by sharing in lessons and family events.
Requirements:
* You should hold a Current Food Safety and Handlers (Health and Community) Certificate.
* Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is desirable.
* You should have experience in an early childhood setting.
* You must have reliable transport to and from our centre.
* You should hold a current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) and resuscitation certificate.
Why Work for Us?
* We are a values-led organisation dedicated to delivering quality early education and care.
* We offer a permanent role working for one of Australia's largest childcare groups.
* You will receive 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day.
* You will have access to Affinity Learning Academy fully funded and accredited Leadership and Management courses.
* You will receive career progression opportunities to work towards a management role e.g. Centre Manager/ Area Manager/ Quality Advisor.
* You will be part of a culture that promotes child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm.