Relief Childcare Cook – Gippsland VIC

Sparrow Early Learning

Greater London

GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Job description

Relief Childcare Cook

Sparrow Early Learning
On-call Casual Position for various Services
We are looking for someone who:

Values the importance of children's health and nutrition
Has a vibrant energy and is an uplifting team player.
Is looking for a fun and meaningful career.

About the Role:

As a Relief Cook you will be on call to support our team of permanent Cooks. You will be required to travel between our local services when our permanent cooks are on leave. You will 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.

We are looking for a Cook to be on call for the following Services:

Sparrow Early Learning Bunyip
Sparrow Early Learning Drouin
Sparrow Early Learning Grant Street
Sparrow Early Learning Waterford Rise

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.

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.