Join Our Team as the Centre Cook at the Brand-New Heathmont Centre!

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Cook to create a fresh, delicious, wholesome menu that lines up with the changing seasons and introduces the children to various cultural flavors and stirs excitement and anticipation for what the next meal will bring.

Our beautiful centre is a unique, home-like service with purpose-built facilities and beautiful outdoor spaces.

Village Early Education is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We understand our responsibilities and statutory duty of care and are committed toraising awareness about the importance of child safety in our organisation and our communities, whichis essential for promoting healthy and secure learning environments for children.

Key Responsibilities

The Centre Cook will prepare nutritionally balanced meals for all of the centre’s children. The cook will be responsible for preparing morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea as well as late snacks for all of the centre’s children. All food provided to the children will take into account children that have allergies as well as special dietary requirements. The Cook will ensure that all meals served are in accordance with the Australian Dietary Guidelines.

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to quarterly menu updates with the support of our centre management team and input from children, educators and families

Plan for and cater for all children’s dietary requirements including; anaphylaxis to food, food allergies, cultural dietary requirements and personal beliefs dietary requirements

Effectively manage your time so that meals are prepared in a timely manner

Actively take part in risk minimisation assessments and actively plan for children with anaphylaxis & food allergies

Maintain up to date to records in respect to all food allergies, intolerances and religious requirements

Ensure food is presented to children in an appealing and timely manner





Ensure food provisions are purchased in accordance with the menu and budget requirements

Work with Educators & Families to incorporate a variety of cultural food choices into the menu

Children

Ensure all requirements of children with allergies, intolerance and other dietary needs are met within the menu planning and meal preparation

Ensure that children’s dietary requirements are displayed for easy reference and access (whilst maintaining confidentiality)

Maintain a tidy, clean, hygienic kitchen, free from debris and clutter

Following hygiene practices

Maintain and adhere to Workplace OH&S; at all times

Ensure that the kitchen cleaning checklist is completed and signed on a daily basis

Ensure hygienic practices are adhered to within the kitchen and dining area

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Food Safety Supervisor (preferred but not essential)

Knowledge of nutrition, children’s eating habits and dietary requirements.

Demonstrate proficiency in English both written and oral

A working knowledge of all licensing and legislation relating to the provision of food and health within Children’s Services.

Ability to work without supervision & demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and contribute positively.

To be considered you will

Hold a Certificate III in cookery (as a minimum qualification) and a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Be responsible for designing and auditing an appropriate rotating menu for children of all culture backgrounds which includes children with allergies, intolerance and any other dietary requirements

Be able to work within a budget, order goods and stock control

Be able to work autonomously, be reliable and well organised

Maintain high levels of cleanliness and order expected in a safe kitchen

Be able to work collaboratively with Educators and children within the service

What We Offer

- Professional development and career growth in a nurturing environment.
- Childcare discounts for your own children.
- Uniform provided
- Attractive remuneration package with scope for future growth.

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