At a Glance
- Tasks: Create nutritious menus and prepare delicious meals for kids at our vibrant Coogee campus.
- Company: Join a fun, family-friendly environment focused on healthy eating and community.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, above award pay, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and engaging setting.
- Why this job: Make a difference in children's lives through food while having fun at work.
- Qualifications: Experience in kitchen management and a passion for healthy eating required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 $ per year.
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Most recent Assessment & Rating: Meeting NQS in all areas (May 2024)
About The Role
- Plan Nutritious Menus: Develop age-appropriate menus incorporating variety, balance, cultural inclusivity, and dietary guidelines, whilst catering for different age groups
- Prepare & Serve Meals: Cook breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
- Manage Allergies & Dietary Requirements: Follow individual allergy and anaphylaxis management plans
- Maintain Food Safety & Compliance: Comply with local council health regulations
- Manage Kitchen Operations: Managing budget, ordering supplies, and maintaining stock
- Support Learning & Relationships: Engage with children about healthy eating
- Communicate with Families & Staff: Share menus with families, discuss dietary needs, and collaborate with Educators on celebrations and cultural events
- You'll Bring
- Previous experience managing a kitchen autonomously
- Experience in a childcare, aged care or on-site kitchen (desirable)
- Current Working with Children's Check (or willing to obtain)
- Sound understanding of food safety, dietary or religious requirements & allergy awareness
- Effective communications skills
- 2 Professional References - hospitality or childcare related
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willing to obtain)
- I'm Alert Food Safety Training (or willing to obtain)
- We Offer
- Flexible hours
- Great family-friendly working hours
- Above award pay rates
Campus Chef in City of Cockburn employer: Young Explorers Early Learning
Young Explorers Early Learning offers a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth and autonomy in kitchen management. Employees benefit from flexible hours and above-award pay, fostering a culture of collaboration with families and educators. The company is committed to maintaining high food safety standards while engaging children in healthy eating practices.
Contact Details:
Young Explorers Early Learning Recruitment Team
