Berwick Twinklestar Early Learning Centre is seeking a caring, organised and experienced Centre Cook to join our friendly team. Our cook plays an important role in supporting children's health, wellbeing and positive relationship with food. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys preparing fresh, nutritious meals and wants a rewarding cooking role with no evening or weekend work.
You will be responsible for:
Preparing fresh, nutritious and age-appropriate meals and snacks for children aged from birth to five years
Following the center's rotating menu and contributing ideas to menu planning
Catering safely for allergies, anaphylaxis, intolerances, cultural requirements and individual dietary needs
Maintaining accurate ingredient, allergy and food-safety records
Receiving food deliveries and monitoring stock, storage and expiry dates
Completing kitchen cleaning, sanitising and temperature checks
Maintaining a clean, organised and compliant commercial kitchen
Following the center's Food Safety Program and all relevant regulations
Communicating effectively with families, educators, management and suppliers
Participating in centre events and occasional cooking experiences with children
Promoting healthy eating and positive mealtime experiences throughout the service
We are looking for someone who:
Has previous experience cooking in an early learning centre, school, aged-care service or similar setting
Can confidently prepare meals for up to 62 children
Has a strong understanding of food allergies, anaphylaxis and cross-contamination prevention
Is organised and able to work independently within daily timeframes
Maintains high standards of food preparation, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
Can plan quantities, minimise food waste and manage kitchen supplies
Communicates warmly and professionally with children, families and educators
Is reliable, flexible and enjoys being part of a collaborative team
The successful applicant must hold or be willing to obtain:
A current Victorian Working with Children Check
A current Food Safety Supervisor certificate preferred
Appropriate food-handling training
Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma qualifications, or willingness to obtain them
A National Police Check if required
The right to work in Australia
Experience working in an early childhood setting and knowledge of the Victorian early childhood food-safety requirements will be highly regarded.
Our commitment to child safety
Berwick Twinklestar Early Learning Centre is committed to providing a child-safe and culturally safe environment. We have zero tolerance for child abuse, racism and discrimination. All employees are expected to uphold the Victorian Child Safe Standards and actively contribute to the safety and wellbeing of every child.
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