Cook

Affinity Education Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Perth is seeking a Cook to join their team. The role emphasizes creating healthy menus and participating in the educational aspect of food for children. Candidates should possess a Food Safety and Handlers Certificate and experience in meal preparation. Benefits include a permanent position, discounts on childcare fees, and training opportunities to advance your career. Join us in nurturing the growth and development of children through healthy eating practices.

Benefits

50% discount on childcare fees

30% discount on gym memberships

Training and development opportunities

Access to fully funded Leadership courses

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Insurance benefits via Bupa

Qualifications

• Current Food Safety and Handlers Certificate is mandatory.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in an early childhood setting is preferred.
• Reliable transport to and from the centre is necessary.
• Current first aid certificate including asthma and anaphylactic training is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy menus and meals for children of all ages.
• Comply with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Utilise the Feed Australia program to plan and budget meals.
• Participate in children's education regarding healthy food.

Skills

Efficiency in cooking

Nutritional menu planning

Bulk meal preparation

Food safety compliance

Catering for dietary needs

Education

Current Food Safety and Handlers Certificate

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Career Opportunities

Cook

Job no : 514275

Work type : Part Time

Location : Perth

Categories : Education & Training

Welcome to Milestones Early Learning Ashby! We're passionate about educating our children to know the importance and benefits of healthy choices and nutritious meals. We are a 65 placecentre now on the lookout for our next Cook to join our fun loving team!

The role

• This role enables you to play an active part in creating healthy menus.
• You’ll have access to a national network of centre cooks who regularly share recipes, questions, ideas and tips!
• You’ll also be encouraged to utilise the amazing feed Australia program – a free program enabling cooks to plan, budget and access healthy menus to enable children’s growth and development while in child care.

About you

• Efficient and capable cook
• Able to prepare, implement and evaluate the nutritional content of menus for children of all ages
• Experienced in bulk meal preparation, online ordering, stock management and budget control
• Strict about complying with relevant food safety and hygiene regulations and standards
• Able to cater for individual child requirements including allergies, specific dietary requirements and needs
• Keen to participate in the early educational opportunities of teaching children about healthy food by sharing in lessons and family events

You already have

• Current Food Safety and Handlers (Health and Community) Certificate
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery / equivalent (desirable - not essential)
• Experience in an early childhood setting
• Reliable transport to and from our centre
• Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) and resuscitation certificate

Why work for Affinity :

• If you’re looking for a values-led organization with incredible people making a genuine difference.
• Our mission is to realise the potential in everyone – from children to educators, from managers to our vibrant centre support office team.
• To be sure, our portfolio of centres is growing about as fast as the little people in our care, we are focused on delivering a lifelong learning approach resulting in quality early education and care.

Our Safety Commitment

At Affinity Education, we believe that child safety is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to upholding the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm.

Affinity Advantages

• A Permanent role working for one of Australia’s largest childcare groups
• 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day
• 30% discount on 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness First
• Training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential – up to 80% of our promotions are from internal promotions!
• Access to Affinity Learning Academy fully funded and accredited Leadership and Management courses
• Pedagogical support from Dr Lesley Jones and her Education Advisor Team
• Dedicated Centre Support Office including Operations and Quality team to help your centre meet business, compliance and education goals
• Career progression opportunities to work towards a management role e.g. Centre Manager / Area Manager / Quality Advisor
• Scholarships for Masters in Early Childhood Education.
• Wellbeing initiatives with our Australia wide partners including TELUS Health
• Partner discounts with over 100 different retailers
• Insurance benefits via Bupa