Do you want a job where you can use your passion for cooking and work family friendly school hours? In other words, drop the children off at school, come to work and finish on time to pick them up? If yes, we may have the perfect opportunity for you. Our childcare centre near Newcastle is looking for a childcare centre cook to join its team of passionate educators. The centre caters for up to 58 children per day and has a fully equipped commercial kitchen. We are inviting applications from people who have a passion for cooking healthy meals for children and enjoys working independently in a postive and fun environment.
What we offer:
- Consistent and stable work hours
- Paid professional development
- Discount on childcare fees for employees
Duties include:
- Preparing healthy meals for children
- Menu planning on a 5 week rotation
- Purchasing and ordering stock
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness and hygiene of food preparation areas
Essential Criteria:
- Current Safe Food Handling Certificate (or willing to obtain)
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- A sound working knowledge of stock management, budgeting and online ordering
- Awareness of children's nutritional needs in terms of food allergies
Hours: 25 to 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday (between school hours)
To apply, please send through your resume and a cover letter via this site.
Enquires: dianna@imaginechildcare.com.au