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Cook – Warragul VIC

Sparrow Early Learning

Greater London

On-site

AUD 74,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join a nurturing and inclusive team as a Childcare Cook, where you'll create nutritious menus that cater to children's diverse dietary needs. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape young minds through healthy eating while maintaining a warm and welcoming kitchen environment. You'll be part of a supportive family-oriented culture that values your contributions and encourages professional growth. With competitive wages, generous benefits, and a commitment to work-life balance, this position is perfect for those passionate about childcare and culinary excellence. Embrace the chance to make a difference in children's lives while advancing your career in a rewarding setting.

Benefits

Competitive Above Award Wages
Childcare Discount
Comprehensive Leave Entitlements
Paid Traineeship Program
Employee Referral Programs
Career Progression Opportunities
Professional Uniforms Provided
Outstanding Effort Recognition

Qualifications

  • Experience in menu planning and dietary requirements.
  • Food Handling and Supervisor Certificates are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare a variety of meals while maintaining quality and safety standards.
  • Manage kitchen finances and stock levels efficiently.

Skills

Menu Planning
Food Safety Compliance
Budget Management
Childcare Experience
First Aid and CPR

Education

Certificate III in Cookery
Food Handling Certificate
Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services

Job description

Childcare Cook
Sparrow Early Learning Warragul
Fulltime Position
Annual Salary: $73,150

Sparrow Early Learning Waterford Rise is a large but warm and homely centre located in Warragul. We pride ourselves on the amazing relationships we build with families and our long-standing team.

As a Cook, you will be required to plan and prepare, in consultation with the Service Manager, a menu for all children which is nutritional, well-balanced, and suited to the dietary needs of the children. Our menus incorporate a variety of cultural backgrounds and are reflective of nutritional and allergy guidelines, allowing young bodies to thrive both mentally and physically.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
  • Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area.
  • Handles, stores, labels, and rotates all products properly and in accordance with applicable state laws.
  • Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, recipes, policies, and procedures.
  • Ensures all ingredients and produce used and served to customers are of good quality.
  • Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
  • Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen station.
  • Manages finances within a budget.
  • Performs office procedures.
What You’ll Need
  • Food Handling Certificate and Food Supervisor Certificate
  • Previous experience as a Childcare Cook
  • Certificate III in Cookery
  • Current & Valid Working with Children Check
  • First Aid and CPR certificates including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
  • Experience in menu planning, budgeting, stock ordering & control
  • Experience in dietary and allergy safe requirements.
  • Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services would also be highly regarded
The Sparrow Benefits
  • Competitive Above Award Wages and rewarding Bonus Programs.
  • Additional Allowances for those with increased responsibilities.
  • Priority Access to Childcare and up to 95% Childcare Discount for Team Members.
  • Comprehensive Leave Entitlements – including Birthday Leave.
  • “Learn while you Earn” – paid CIII & Diploma Traineeship Program.
  • Generous Employee Referral Programs.
  • Tenure Achievement rewards.
  • Your Safe Sleep & Child Protection training is on us.
  • Career progression opportunities & mentorship.
  • Access to Sparrow's Online Learning Studio for Inductions & Professional Development.
  • Professional Uniforms Provided.
  • Outstanding Effort Recognition – Monthly State and Service Awards.
  • Transfer opportunities within the Sparrow Nest. T&C apply to all Sparrow benefits

When joining Sparrow, you will become part of the family. We nurture a thoughtful, collaborative, and inclusive culture where everybody feels valued.

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

At Sparrow, we are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment.

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