Casual Childcare Cook — Nutrition & Menu Planning

Malek Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care for your child

Recognition of achievements

Fantastic facilities and resources

Staff uniforms

Child care assistance

Employee mentoring program

Referral program

Job summary

Malek Group Pty Ltd in Maroubra is seeking a capable and passionate Casual Childcare Cook for a 60-place Long Day Care Centre. The role involves cooking or menu planning, five days a week, for young children, including infants and toddlers.

Our centres emphasize education, nutrition and community; you will maintain kitchen hygiene, manage stock and budget, and contribute to child health through nutritious meals. A Working with Children Check is required.

Qualifications

• Must have cooking or menu planning experience.
• Working with Children Check is required.
• Experience cooking for children in a daycare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cooking and preparing meals, 5 days a week for 60 children
• Preparing meals for infants and toddlers (puree food)
• Maintaining the hygiene standards in the kitchen
• Maintaining a cleaning schedule in the kitchen
• Liaise with the Centre Director regarding stock of food
• Ordering of weekly produce and groceries
• Maintaining a budget
• Promoting good nutrition to children through cooking experiences and lessons
• You'll be invited to join in our networking meeting with other cooks twice a year during work hours. We understand the importance of a work/ home balance and aim at supporting yours.

Skills

Cooking

Menu planning

Education

Working with Children Check

Job description

Malek Group Pty Ltd in Maroubra is seeking a capable and passionate Casual Childcare Cook for a 60-place Long Day Care Centre. The role involves cooking or menu planning, five days a week, for young children, including infants and toddlers.

Our centres emphasize education, nutrition and community; you will maintain kitchen hygiene, manage stock and budget, and contribute to child health through nutritious meals. A Working with Children Check is required.