OverviewA career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW.
This region is known for its mix of rural and coastal living.
With a workforce of over 350, the Council provides essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children's services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.We offer a range of employment perks to support our staff, which may include rostered days off and flexible work arrangements, salary packaging, and wellbeing initiatives.
The OpportunityWe have an opportunity for an experienced and dependable individual to plan, prepare and provide meals for children attending a child care facility, including maintaining food expenditure.
ResponsibilitiesPlan, prepare and provide meals for children attending the child care facility, including maintaining food expenditure.Prepare and display a weekly menu while developing and maintaining a written food safety plan which includes procedures for safe food handling and storage.Promote an open exchange of information about each child's daily health, dietary and nutritional needs between children, families and the children's centre.
QualificationsCertificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30816) or equivalent and a sound knowledge of regulations, standards, policies and professional practices for the provision of food in early childhood services.Sound knowledge and understanding of the daily health, dietary and nutritional needs of infants and young children.Advanced skills in menu planning, food storage, safety, transport, preparation and handling.Working knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment (e.g., dishwashers, fridge/freezer, food processors, mixers, microwaves, ovens).
High level of oral communication skills enabling effective interaction with children, parents and staff.
BenefitsThis is a casual position with varying hours.
The total remuneration package commences at $40.06 gross per hour (inclusive of casual loading and superannuation), comprising: $28.61 per hour base salary, $7.16 per hour casual loading, $4.29 per hour superannuation (calculated at 12%).
Additional benefits include annual award salary increases, wellbeing initiatives, and employee support programs.
Additional InformationApplications close 11:59pm AEDT on 5 October 2025.Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria.This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Council's Immunisation Procedure.
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