Cook

Gowrie SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Gowrie SA is seeking a part-time Cook for our Children’s Program at Underdale, Adelaide, to provide nutritious and appealing meals for around 50 children per day. The role requires 35 hours per week on-site with a 12-month initial contract and potential extension.

Experience and passion for dietary and allergen-conscious cooking in a child-focused setting are essential, along with qualifications in cookery and food preparation.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing nutritious meals for groups of children
• Qualifications in cookery/food preparation are essential
• Ability to meet dietary and allergy requirements

Responsibilities

• Prepare snacks and meals for about 50 children per day
• Maintain high standards of food safety and kitchen cleanliness
• Work both independently and as part of the service community

Skills

Culinary passion

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Cookery/food preparation qualification

Job description

Gowrie SA is a community-based organisation leading the development of innovative and responsive services for children and families offering unique, relationship based programs which allow time for each child and their family to develop rich connections with their primary educators.

Gowrie SA offers employees above award hourly rates and conditions through our Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.

Gowrie SA focuses on community, social justice and the rights and capacities of each child to inform our programs. We are committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

We offer fully funded leadership and professional learning opportunities to support employees in building their knowledge and understanding, which assists professional growth and career development.

Gowrie SA is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity; with all employment decisions being based on an applicant’s ability to undertake their desired role. Considerations are made to ensure employees succeed in fulfilling their position requirements. Gowrie SA warmly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We also encourage culturally diverse applicants and those from diverse backgrounds.

Gowrie SA is a community-based organisation leading the development of innovative and responsive services for children and families offering unique, relationship based programs which allow time for each child and their family to develop rich connections with their primary educators.

Gowrie SA offers employees above award hourly rates and conditions through our Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.

Gowrie SA focuses on community, social justice and the rights and capacities of each child to inform our programs. We are committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

We offer fully funded leadership and professional learning opportunities to support employees in building their knowledge and understanding, which assists professional growth and career development.

Gowrie SA is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity; with all employment decisions being based on an applicant’s ability to undertake their desired role. Considerations are made to ensure employees succeed in fulfilling their position requirements. Gowrie SA warmly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We also encourage culturally diverse applicants and those from diverse backgrounds.

Cook

• Are you passionate about providing nutritious and high-quality meals for children?
• Do you value the professional benefits of working in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment?
• Have you completed or nearly completed your qualifications in cookery and food preparation?

Gowrie SA is currently seeking a part time Cook for their Children’s Program at Underdale, working 35 hours per week.

This position will be contracted for a 12-month period initially, (with the possibility of extension).

To be successful for this role, you must have experience and be passionate about providing a nutritious and exciting menu that meets children’s dietary and allergy requirements. The successful person will have experience in preparing snacks and meals for large numbers of children (approximately 50 per day). You will demonstrate a strong ability to work independently and as part of the service community. Qualifications in cookery and food preparation are essential.

Your passion for Reconciliation, sustainability, cooking with natural herbs and foods, will be highly regarded.

The successful applicant must have a current cleared DHS Working with Working with Children check.

Gowrie SA warmly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We also encourage culturally diverse applicants and those from diverse backgrounds.