Early Learning Centre Cook & Menu Planner - Part-Time

YMCA Victoria; Pakenham Upper; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff perks: health insurance savings

Uniform provided

50% childcare discount

Career development opportunities

Free access to gyms and aquatic centre

Access to Virtual Y

Job summary

YMCA Victoria is seeking a Centre Cook at our Pakenham YMCA Early Learning Centre. This autonomous part-time role involves planning, preparing and serving nutritious meals for groups of children aged six weeks to five years, in a supportive team environment.

You will implement the Food Act 1984, follow the Food Safety Plan, maintain health regulations, and foster positive relationships with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood/Children's Services required.
• Food Safety Supervisor certification required.
• Relevant Hospitality qualification preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification beneficial.
• Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting & Other Obligations Early Childhood training.
• National child safety training - Foundation training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist to Plan, prepare and serve a menu of nutritious and culturally appropriate meals that meet the needs of large groups and individual children aged from eight weeks
• Implement the Food Act 1984 and ensure all requirements of the Food Safety Plan are undertaken
• Maintain standards within the kitchen that meet Department of Health requirements and all other regulatory requirements
• To develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with all staff and the families

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Early - Childhood/Children's services

Food Safety Supervisor certification

Relevant Hospitality qualification

First Aid and CPR certification

Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification

Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting & Other Obligations Early Childhood

National child safety training - Foundation training

Job description

YMCA Victoria is seeking a Centre Cook at our Pakenham YMCA Early Learning Centre. This autonomous part-time role involves planning, preparing and serving nutritious meals for groups of children aged six weeks to five years, in a supportive team environment.

You will implement the Food Act 1984, follow the Food Safety Plan, maintain health regulations, and foster positive relationships with staff and families.