Mareeba Kids Campus provides local children and families a sustainable service that offers high quality early childhood education-oriented care facilities operated by qualified and professional staff who have employment security and career progression opportunities.
The Role
This is a permanent full-time role 38 hours per week, Monday - Friday. We are looking for someone who is passionate about cooking and is looking to commit to a long-term position. We value the importance of children's health and nutrition and are looking for a cook with the same values who enjoys cooking for children and who can share their knowledge of nutrition with the children. To succeed in this role, you will be a good communicator, well-organised, friendly, adaptive and creative. You will have knowledge and awareness of nutrition, food handling and hygiene, food allergies and intolerances, and menu planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a rotating menu, in accordance with the Centre's nutrition policy guidelines and the Healthy Eating Advisory Service for all children, including children with allergies and intolerances.
- Provide a variety of nutritious foods that are suitable for children aged three months to five years
- Complete weekly ordering as per current menu
- Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times
- Have good time management skills and be confident in managing a kitchen
- Ensure the kitchen and appliances are well looked after at all times
- Interact with children, educators and families in a positive, sensitive and respectful manner at all times.
- Ensure presentation of food is appealing and exciting for children
- Support the development and maintenance of the food safety plan and program
- Follow procedure regarding food preparation and production duties and adhere to daily menu plans.
- Experience in an early childhood environment in a similar capacity (preferred)
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to complete tasks on time with minimal supervision
- Able to stand for extended periods of time
- High level of attention-to-detail
- Good organisational abilities
- Positive and approachable manner
- Ability to follow direction, policies and procedures
- Strong Work Health and Safety focus
- Flexible approach and attitude
- Team player
- Genuine interest and care for working within an early learning facility
- Current Working with Children Check issued by Blue Card Services, Department of Justice and Attorney-General
- A certificate in Food Handling
- Food Safety Supervisor certificate
- A current certificate in First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma (or be willing to obtain)
Perks and Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity for Career Advancement
- Access to Paid Professional Development
- Company Sponsored Events
- Discounted Child Care Fees
- 1 week Christmas New Year Annual Closure
How to Apply
If you have the right skills and experience, please email a cover letter and resume to (emailprotected)
For further information about the role please contact the Centre Manager,
Please note: the following questions will be part of your application:
- Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S;/WHS?
- Do you hold a current Food Safety Supervisor certificate?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Do you have professional child care experience?
- How many years' experience do you have as a cook?
- Do you have experience with menu planning & costing?
- Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
- Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
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