ABOUT KINDA-MINDI

Kinda-Mindi Early Learning Centres are a small group of services, with locations around Sydney. We cater for children aged 0-6 years of age.

Kinda-Mindi recognises and appreciates the value of their staff. We have a strong and supportive management team who are there to support and empower you to achieve your career goals.

ABOUT THE SERVICE

As our motto is “To Motivate, To Stimulate, To Challenge”, we are looking for an experienced childcare cook for our Bella Vista service who is passionate and committed to providing children with healthy, nutritional meals to support their growth and development.

Kinda-Mindi, Bella Vista is a 108-place service with 6 rooms plus a dedicated cafeteria for meals. Parking is available on-site and we are also close to Bus and Metro lines for those using public transport.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic cook to join our team for 5 days per week. We are open to job-sharing this role between the right candidates.

This is a fast-paced role. In order to be successful in this position, your organisation and time management skills must be of a high standard. Our services offer breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and late snack to all children at the service.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Order, prepare, cook and serve nutritional meals according to the service menu.

Ensuring that all meals provided meet the individual dietary and health needs of all children within the service.

Maintain a high level of cleanliness and hygiene within the environments.

Maintaining professional standards at all times, promoting positive and respectful relationships with children, families, fellow team members and the wider community.

Actively engage with, and contribute to, the Kinda-Mindi cook community.

Actively contribute to the organisational menu planning.

Abide by all service policies and procedures, ensuring high quality practices are implemented at all times.

Candidates need to be dedicated, reliable and committed to working within our team. This is a permanent part time role, 8am – 4pm (flexible), five days per week. We are open to job sharing this role between two candidates for those looking for 2-3 days work.

ABOUT YOU

Qualification Criteria

You will have:

Food Handling Certification

Food Safety Supervisor Certification (or willing to obtain).

Essential Criteria

You will also have:

In-depth knowledge and understanding of the NSW Food Safety Act and legislative requirements.

Experience in the same role within a large child care service.

Experience catering for children with a wide variety of dietary and medical needs.

An awareness of child safety and the National Child Safe Principles.

A commitment to empowering, respecting and protecting children and young people through the provision of child safe environments.

Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.

Computer literacy – for ordering.

Current approved Working with Children Check clearance number.

3+ years experience working within early childhood services.

Desirable:

Commercial cookery qualification

Minimum of Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent.

BENEFITS

Induction Program – including a dedicated mentor to support you in your early weeks in your new role.

ECT Scholarship Program – for educators with the dream of being an ECT.

Leadership Program Roles – Providing opportunities for individuals to grow and develop their leadership skills for future career roles.

Career Development and Mentoring Opportunities – 2IC, Educational Leaderships and other support office roles.

Networking opportunities.

Employee Assistance Program - supporting psychological, physical, and financial wellbeing.

PAID professional development opportunities, including conferences.

PAID first aid and child protection training.

Flexible working arrangements available.

Uniforms, including hats, are provided.

Parking is onsite.

Close to public transport.

HOW TO APPLY

Kinda-Mindi is committed to respecting, empowering and protecting children and young people through the provision of child safe environments. This commitment extends into our pre-employment screening and all applicants must provide the following:

A copy of a current resume;

A cover letter that addresses the essential and desirable criteria;

Working with children check number and date of birth for verification;

Details of at least 2 recent professional referees form the last 5 years who are willing to provide a reference on your behalf.

MORE INFORMATION

If you would like any further information regarding the role, please contact:

Amy Smith - Nominated Supervisor

(02) 8610 3777

[email protected]