Welcome to Ascolta Early Learning and Care where our values are at the heart of everything we do - Listen, Love, Laugh and Learn.

About the role

Be part of something special! Our new, state of the art Childcare Centre has only been open for 5 months, and we are looking for an experienced Cook to join our team!

If your culinary skills can tempt even the fussiest of taste buds, we want to hear from you!

Duties will involve

• Creating seasonal menu plans and ensuring the pantry is stocked with fresh provisions to compliment the daily menu.
• The safe preparation and storage of food.
• Possess a diverse knowledge of menu planning that caters for children with allergies, food intolerances, or specific dietary needs such as gluten and dairy free.
• Strict adherence to food safety and hygienic work practices in food preparation areas and equipment.
• Food ordering
• Diligent record keeping as required by local food safety authorities.

What's to love about Ascolta

• New centre, with rapidly growing occupancy.
• Our culture is based on valuing our people and listening to their voices.
• Ascolta is a Perth based, boutique sized company, offering on the ground management support.

What you will need

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent culinary qualifications or experience (desirable).
• Food Safety Supervisor Training - SITXFSA006 & SITXFSA005.
• Experience in a childcare setting or similar
• Current WA Working with Children Card or willing to obtain.
• Child Protection Training or willing to obtain.
• Current CPR and First Aid in an Education and Care Setting - HLTAID012 or willing to obtain.
• The right to work in Australia.

About Ascolta Early Learning and Care

An Italian word, “Ascolta” literally means “to listen. We intentionally chose this as our businesses name to embody and capture the essence of what we are about. We believe that when children are empowered through listening, they feel safe, secure, confident, and heard.

How to apply?

If this role sounds like you, click the APPLY button now and upload your current resume.

For a confidential discussion please contact:

• Dinah Lobel
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 0408 214 388

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of claimed qualifications or experience and have the rights to work in Australia.