Centre Cook

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Apply your skills as an experienced cook to deliver nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements of all children at the Lakemba Children’s centre

Summary about this job

Childcare & Outside School Hours Care

Company: The City of Canterbury Bankstown

Location: Sydney

Work type: Part Time

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Phone: +61-3-4612-1117

Fax: +61-8-1885-7534

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Detail information about job Centre Cook. Terms and conditions vacancy

Here at the Lakemba Children’s Centre

The Lakemba Children’s centre is staffed by a team of professionals who are highly experienced in the care and education of young children.

An opportunity has presented itself for an experienced cook to join the team to provide nutritious meals that meet the dietary requirements of all children in the centre

This role is offered on a Permanent Part Time basis working 25 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am – 2pm)

In this role, you will:

Prepare and cook nutritious balanced meals that are age and developmentally appropriate for children
Provide for/or supplement alternative foods/beverages for children with allergies or special food/dietary requirements.
Consistently conduct menu planning according to the nutritional requirements appropriate guidelines (include consideration for a culturally diverse menu).
Be involved in special events which require preparation and/or organisation.
Perform any laundry duties in relation to kitchen articles and assist in other laundry duties of the centre if required to do so.
Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained to high standards and replaced as necessary (or reported to manager).
Deal with kitchen emergencies or hazards appropriately and report to the director or deputy as soon as possible

You will have:

Certification in Food Safety and First Aid
Certification in Nutrition and Menu Planning
A current Working with Children Check or be able to Meet the requirements of a Working with Children Check
Experience in preparation of meals for large numbers
Sound knowledge of Australian Dietary Guidelines
Experience with children from 0-6 year
Awareness of cross cultural and anti-bias issues
Effective complaints handling skills and experience

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button below and creating a login using your email address. When submitting your application, make sure to address the Essential Criteria mentioned in the below Position Description in your covering letter

This position requires a Pre-Placement Health Assessment in the interest of providing a safe and healthy workplace. The medical will take place at one of Council's chosen providers and will be conducted at Council's expense.

People with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Applications close on Wednesday 11 July 2018

For more information, please contact Karen Roberts (Manager Children’s Services) on 02 9789 9429

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