Childcare Centre Cook

Kinda Kapers; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Kinda Kapers is seeking a motivated cook to prepare nutritious meals for up to 45 children at our Adamstown centre. The role requires following set recipes, maintaining high food safety standards and working across all meals (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea) in a childcare setting.

Applicants must hold a Working With Children Check, GECCKO Foundations training, NSW Safe Handling of Food and NSW Food Safety Supervisor certificates. You will work autonomously within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Working With Children Check required.
• Foundations training via GECCKO.
• NSW Safe Handling of Food Certificate.
• NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for up to 45 children (including food for children with special dietary requirements and allergies).
• Follow set recipes and menus and order groceries according to the set weekly menu.
• Work in accordance with food safety regulations for safe and hygienic handling, storage and preparation of food and drinks.
• Comply with relevant food handling legislation, childcare regulations, and company policies and procedures.

Skills

Time management

Autonomous

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Food safety

Education

Working With Children Check

Foundations training via GECCKO

NSW Safe Handling of Food Certificate

NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

Kinda Kapers isa family-owned group of Long Daycares, operating across Newcastle and the Hunter for over 35years. We cater for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.

We are seeking a cookwho ishighly motivated and enjoys following recipes to cook nutritious and wholesome meals for the children in the centre.

Thisposition will be based atour Adamstown Centre, working 25 hours over 5 days a week Monday till Friday 9am - 2pm.

Applicants should hold:

Working With Children Check.

Foundations training via GECCKO

NSW Safe Handling of Food Certificate

NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.

About You:

Ability to work autonomously with good time management skills.

Caring and nurturing nature.

High level of professionalism and communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Knowledge of the Food Standards Australia.

Responsibilities:

Prepare morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for up to 45 children (including food for children with special dietary requirements and allergies)

Follow set recipes and menus and order groceries according to the set weekly menu.

Work in accordance with food safety regulations for safe and hygienic handling, storage and preparation of food and drinks.

The ability to comply with relevant food handling legislation, childcare regulations, and company policies and procedures.