Childcare Centre Cook

Work Initiatives; North Sydney; Presencial; AUD 34.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Above Award wages

Descripción de la vacante

Little Bees Childcare in North Sydney is seeking a Centre Cook/Chef to prepare nutritious meals for children across morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on a 4-week rotating menu. You’ll cater for allergies and dietary requirements while upholding food safety standards.

Join a supportive team environment and contribute to healthy, balanced menus. This role involves ordering supplies and coordinating deliveries, with a focus on nutrition for young learners.

Formación

• Qualification in hospitality, commercial cookery, nutrition or early childhood education.
• Experience in cooking for children is preferred.
• Ability to handle dietary requirements and allergies.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare nutritious morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea using a 4-week rotating menu.
• Cater for children with allergies and dietary needs.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and storage.
• Order and manage food supplies and coordinate deliveries.
• Collaborate with Centre Manager to maintain a healthy menu.
• Keep accurate records of food preparation and dietary requirements.
• Create a positive mealtime experience for children.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and educators.

Conocimientos

Food safety awareness

Teamwork

Educación

Hospitality / Commercial Cookery / Nutrition / Early Childhood Education

Descripción del empleo

As our Centre Cook/Chef, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for children using a 4-week rotating menu, catering for children with allergies, special dietary requirements and cultural preferences, and maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, food storage and preparation.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing nutritious morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for children using a 4-week rotating menu
• Catering for children with allergies, special dietary requirements and cultural preferences
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, food storage and preparation
• Ordering and managing food supplies and coordinating food deliveries
• Working collaboratively with the Centre Manager to develop and maintain a healthy, balanced and nutritious menu
• Maintaining accurate records relating to food preparation, temperatures and dietary requirements
• Creating a positive and enjoyable mealtime experience for children
• Building positive relationships with children, families and educators

About you

• Holds a relevant qualification in Hospitality, Commercial Cookery, Nutrition or Early Childhood Education
• Has previous experience in a similar cooking role, preferably within an early childhood setting
• Has experience with menu planning and managing dietary requirements and allergies
• Holds a current Working with Children Check
• Holds a current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Holds a current First Aid Certificate
• Is passionate about preparing healthy and nutritious meals for children
• Is organised, reliable and able to work independently
• Has a positive attitude and enjoys being part of a supportive team
• Supportive and welcoming team environment
• Above Award wages
• Dedicated and supportive management

About us

Little Bees Childcare is seeking a dedicated and passionate Cook/Chef to join our team.