At a Glance
- Tasks: Create nutritious meals and engage with children in a fun learning environment.
- Company: A vibrant early learning service with inspiring spaces for kids and educators.
- Benefits: Supportive team, creative atmosphere, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a community focused on child safety, creativity, and connection.
- Why this job: Combine your passion for cooking with nurturing young minds in a unique role.
- Qualifications: Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
We are a beautiful 80 place early learning service, thoughtfully designed to provide children and educators with spacious, inspiring and welcoming environments. Our service features:
- A state-of-the-art commercial kitchen
- Spacious, open learning environments
- Beautiful natural lighting throughout the service
- A dedicated Piazza space for cooking experiences and cooking classes with children
- A dedicated art studio
- A dedicated mindfulness and wellbeing room
- Purposeful indoor and outdoor learning environments
- Spaces designed to encourage connection, creativity, independence and children’s voice
This is a unique role for someone who is equally comfortable creating nutritious meals in the kitchen and engaging, supporting and educating children within the learning environment. You will take responsibility for the day to day operation of the early childhood kitchen while also being willing and confident to work alongside children and educators in the learning environment when required.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan and prepare nutritious, balanced meals and snacks appropriate for young children
- Prepare meals that cater for allergies, intolerances, cultural requirements, dietary needs and individual food requirements
- Follow children's individual dietary and allergy management plans
- Maintain strict food safety, hygiene and sanitation practices
- Follow Food Standards Australia requirements and applicable Victorian food safety requirements
- Maintain appropriate food temperature controls, including safe storage, cooking, cooling, reheating and serving
- Prevent cross contamination, particularly for children with allergies
- Monitor food stock, order ingredients and maintain appropriate kitchen supplies
- Build warm, respectful and responsive relationships with children
- Participate in children's learning and play experiences
About you:
- Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma qualifications as required for the role
- Understanding of food safety requirements applicable to an early childhood education and care setting
- Demonstrated ability to safely prepare food for young children
- Ability to manage allergy and dietary requirements safely
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to child safety and inclusive practice
- Ability to obtain and maintain any required food safety supervisor/food safety training applicable to the service
Service Cook/Educator in Melbourne employer: Future Super Stars ELC
Future Super Stars ELC Sunshine West is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and collaborative work culture, making it an ideal place for passionate educators. With a focus on professional development and mentorship, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to high-quality educational outcomes for children and families. Located in a vibrant community, the centre offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education.
