At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Centre Chef in preparing nutritious meals for kids aged 0-6.
- Company: Join Bluebird Early Education Traralgon, a vibrant community-focused centre.
- Benefits: Enjoy a great work/life balance with flexible hours and a supportive team.
- Other info: Be part of a caring team dedicated to nurturing young learners.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while honing your cooking skills.
- Qualifications: Food safety certificates and a passion for cooking are essential.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Our Early Education Service islooking for enthusiastic and passionate Kitchen Hand to join our team.
The kitchen hand position will support the Centre Chef 2 days per week, providing a great work/life balance.
About the centre
Join Bluebird Early Education Traralgon, a beautiful, purpose-built 92-place Service located in Victoria's Gippsland Region.
We proudly support our vibrant community, offering care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 4-year-old Kindergarten, Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm.
At Bluebird Traralgon, we're passionate about inclusion and building strong, genuine relationships with families so everyone feels welcomed and valued.
We create nurturing, engaging environments where children thrive as lifelong learners, incorporating each child's interests and ideas into their educational journey.
Our dedicated team of highly qualified Educators supports and inspires every child, encouraging exploration, curiosity, and growth.
Become part of a caring, passionate team committed to helping children grow into confident, capable learners every day!
Tasks & responsibilities
- Support the Centre Chef to plan and prepare daily nutritious meals including breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for children 0 to 6 years of age, including preparation of puree's and any dietary requirements
- Support the Centre Chef to prepare meals to meet the needs of children with special dietary requirements and allergies
- Understanding and adhering to the centre's nutrition policy and guidelines
- Interact with Educators, children, and families to build a sense of community and engagement.
- Run cooking programs for the children in the centre as required.
- Maintaining a safe and hygienic kitchen, in line with the centre policies.
- Kitchen hand will support the Centre Chef with all kitchen tasks and responsibilities
Qualifications to be successful in the role
- Food safety certificates
- Experience and passion for cooking and presenting a wide variety of nutritious foods that are suitable for children 0 to 6 years of age.
- Previous experience in Early Learning or Educational facility desirable
- Have good time management skills and be confident managing a kitchen.
- Be reliable, positive, and well organised person
- High quality of customer service when working with colleagues, families, and children.
- Must have, or be willing to obtain a First Aid, CPR and Anaphylaxis certificate.
- Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- Please note only suitable applicants will be contacted
All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct Policy Our screening process includes, but is not limited to, Professional reference checks, Criminal Records Checks, Working with Children Checks and checks of social media accounts.
The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our top priority; Bluebird Early Education has a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm.
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