Children’s Services Cook

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Detail information about job Children’s Services Cook. Terms and conditions vacancy

Our client is a leading NSW Council department based in Rockdale, who is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced children's services cook to join their team on a permanent part time basis.

This is a high volume, fast paced environment and will suit an innovative, customer centric and outcomes focused individual to be part of a modern, dynamic organisation that serves the local community well.

In order to be eligible for the role you will have:

• Accredited training in Food Safety / Handling and Nutrition.
• Relevant experience catering for 0 - 5year old children, including special dietary requirements.
• Current First Aid Certificate relevant to the role.
• Working with Children Check number (NSW).
• Knowledge of the National Law and Regulations, National Quality Framework, Australian Food Standards, the Local Government Food Act and Child Protection legislation and regulation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, plan and implement a quality nutritious menu in consultation with the Education and care service Director.
• Prepare, set up and serve a varied range of nutritious, tasty and well-presented meals for the children of the centre to cater for individual dietary and cultural requirements.
• Communicate openly, positively and respectfully to develop and maintain effective and respectful relationships with children, families, Early Childhood Professions and ensure privacy and confidentiality is maintained.
• Maintain the kitchen, all equipment and utensils in a clean and hygienic manner as well as ensure that the service cleaning schedule also meets the requirements of Australian Food Safety Standards.

• Order stock in consultation with the Education and Care Service Director and make sure costs remain within budget.

• Contribute to children's vegetable and herb gardens.
• Assess current providers to ensure the service receives the highest level of fresh quality food
• Complete food safety documents and reports and ensure ongoing food safety to comply with external audit purposes.
• Follow and adhere to Child Protection guidelines.
• Promote the positive and collaborative culture and values of the organisation through fair and transparent decision making and ethical, professional behaviour.
• Work in collaboration with and assist the team, manager and other key stakeholders to achieve business unit goals, work requests, demands and Council priorities.

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your CV in word format to Siobhan Smith. Due to the high level of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.