If you love cooking, interacting with children and can contribute to providing a culture of excellence towards education, care and supervision of children then this is the job for you! We are currently recruiting for our Maitland site.
This Job opportunity is Part-Time, Monday to Friday for approximately 25 hours per week.
Essential Criteria for Successful Applicants:
- Efficient and capable of cooking with the ability to follow a set menu.
- Experienced in bulk meal preparation, online ordering, stock management and budget control.
- Strict about complying with relevant food safety and hygiene regulations and standards.
- Able to cater for individual child requirements including allergies and specific dietary requirements.
- Keen to participate in the early educational opportunities of teaching children about healthy food by sharing in lessons and family events.
- Possess a professional and enthusiastic attitude.
- Help nourish the children in our care with your culinary expertise as well as any input you may have to contribute towards growing our own fresh produce.
- Be a positive person who will develop strong relationships with families, children, colleagues and the community.
- Have a current Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain).
- Must hold FSS (Food Safety Supervisor Certificate), Current Food Safety Certificate (or willing to obtain).
- Have a current First Aid Certificate including CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis training (or willing to obtain).
- Experience or education within an early childhood setting will be highly regarded.
What we offer:
- An opportunity to be part of a brand new purpose built Centre
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
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Centre Cook in Maitland employer: Maitland ELC
As a Nominated Supervisor / Centre Director, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative workplace culture that prioritises professional growth and career progression. Our organisation is dedicated to delivering high-quality early childhood education, ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework while fostering strong relationships with families and the local community. Join us in creating a nurturing environment where both children and educators can excel.
