Cook

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Detail information about job Cook. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Strong vision and values
• Supportive Management structure
• Purpose built industrial kitchen

If you want to be part of an organisation that is focused and committed to quality and excellence, then this is the role you have been looking for!  Sparrow Early Learning Sandstone Point are currently seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Food Preparation Cook.

At Sparrow Early Learning Sandstone Point we are dedicated to creating healthy and safe communities. We are passionate about early education and the positive impact it has on the children we care for, the families who trust us and the community we are a part of. We adopt a holistic perspective of each child’s individual needs and collaborate with families to provide all children with solid foundations for life-long learning.  This is evident throughout our service and our service cook plays an integral role in delivering these outcomes. We value the importance of children's health and nutrition and are looking for a cook with the same values who enjoys cooking with the children and who can share their knowledge of nutrition with the children and families.

You will be required to plan, in consultation with the Service Manager, menus for all children which are:

• nutritional and well balanced
• suited to the dietary needs of the children (including allergies and intolerances)
• a reflection of all cultural backgrounds
• reflective of our services health and nutrition policies

To be considered for this role you will be required to have the following:

• Food Handling Certificate or Food Supervisor Certificate
• Working with Children Check – Blue Card (or willing to obtain)
• Current Senior First Aid certificate
• CPR including Anaphylaxis and Asthma
• Previous experience cooking in childcare services will be highly regarded
• Certificate III in Children's Services would be a huge advantage

Job tasks and responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all meals
• Work within the service’s philosophy
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Take responsibility to read and understand all policy and procedures
• Support the Services' nutritional and kitchen hygiene policies
• Interact with children in a positive, sensitive and respectful manner
• Order, plan and prepare nutritional and wholesome food for children by following the Service menu plan and keeping within budget
• You will maintain an organised safe, clean and hygienic environment at all times
• Meet the individual food requirements of all children
• Adapt planned menus to cater for children with allergies, ensuring utmost care not to cross contaminate with high risk foods
• Be organised and manage time effectively
• Your uniform must be professional, clean and smart at all times

We are looking for someone who is passionate about cooking and is looking to commit to a long-term role. If you have experience cooking in a child care centre or in a nursing home, this could be the ideal role for you!

To apply for this position please contact Megan Arthy at [email protected]