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Pulse Software; Lane Cove; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Performance reviews & progression

Professional development

Wellness program & gym discount

Close to amenities

Job summary

Lane Cove Council is seeking a Part-Time Kitchen Services Coordinator for the Early Education and Care Service in Lane Cove. The role runs 23 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday, on-site, with a focus on food provision and consumption during service hours.

You will manage inventory, budgeting, menu planning, and nutrition, ensuring hygiene and safety while collaborating with staff, parents, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check clearance (NSW)
• Knowledge of cooking appliances
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety precautions
• Experience in kitchen inventory management (storage, menu planning, quantity assessment and ordering)
• Experience working within a budget
• Ability to plan and prepare balanced nutritional meals including dietary/cultural needs
• Ability to manage priorities and meet service deadlines
• Good communication with parents, staff, children, and suppliers
• Team involvement and contribution in meetings

Responsibilities

• Provide Council's Early Education and Care Service with essential food provision and consumption services during work hours.

Skills

Paid Worker WWCC NSW

Cooking appliances

Hygiene and safety

Inventory management

Budget experience

Menu planning

Priorities & deadlines

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Location: Kindy Cove Early Education and Care Centre, 48 Phoenix Street, Lane Cove

Department: Kindy Cove

Employment type: Part-Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Team:Early Childhood Education and Care

Hours: Permanent Part Time - 23 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Salary: $44,179 - $46,395 per annum+ 12% superannuation

About the role

Alongside your job share partner, you will be responsible for providing Council’s Early Education and Care Service with all necessary services related to food provision and consumption within work hours.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• A current ‘Paid Worker - Working with Children Check’ clearance (NSW).
• Knowledge of the use of cooking appliances.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety precautions.
• Experience in inventory management in a kitchen setting (storage, menu planning, quantity assessment and ordering,).
• Experience working within a budget.
• Ability to plan and prepare balanced nutritional meals including meals appropriate to meet special dietary and cultural needs.
• Ability to manage priorities and work to the service’s deadlines.
• Ability to communicate well with parents, staff, children, and suppliers.
• Ability to work within a team setting and contribute positively at staff and sub-committee meetings.

What we offer

Weare committed to supporting our people to do their best work. You’ll haveaccess to:

• Flexiblework arrangements, including hybrid options for eligible roles.
• Annualperformance reviews and salary progression.
• Extensiveprofessional development and training.
• Employeewellness program and discounted gym memberships.
• Close to shops, cafes and the Lane Cove aquatic centre.

About Council

Locatedon the lower North Shore, Lane Cove is a vibrant, close-knit community with aleafy village atmosphere. We deliver best-value services and facilities to ourresidents while building a sustainable, inclusive future - one that empowerschildren, young people and families to feel safe and supported.

Weare a place where people genuinely care about their work and each other.Inclusion and diversity are central to everything we do, and we welcomeapplications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and walks of life.

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or by contacting the Director on [phone].

Please Note: This position is subject to obtaining a National Police Check Clearance.

Council is an equal opportunity employer. Wereflect the community we serve and encourage applications from First Nationspeoples, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and people fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.