About us

We are an Early years education and care service seeking an motivated chef / cook, to work in our busy kitchen.

Rostered hours are Monday to Friday.

Wyndarra children's Centre has been operating for 22 years, we cater for up to 103 children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age. The core of our service philosophy is about building strong relationships with our children, families and staff to ensure that we are providing high quality care.

Qualifications & experience

All applicants are to hold the following qualifications and requirements to be considered for this position;

Must hold a Food Safety certificate; or Level 2 food handlers certificate. Kitchen and hospitality certificates are beneficial but not essential.

Current Working with Children's Check

Sound knowledge of the food Safety Act 1984.

Must be able to work in a fast paced environment independently.

The ability to prepare nutritious meals consistent with the daily dietary needs of the children in care.

Have the skills to substitute meals for children with allergies and religious needs.

Tasks & responsibilities

The responsibility of the cook is to purchase and prepare nutritious meals for up to 103 children at our early learning service as well as independently manage the kitchen area.

You will order and rotate stock for the weekly menus

Prepare meals for morning tea, afternoon tea, lunch and late snack daily.

Clean and maintain the kitchen area to ensure that food safety standards are met.

Complete and keep up to date all paperwork required under the food safety program, and liaise with food safety auditors if required.

Liaise with educators, parents to ensure that individual child requirements are being met.

Plan for and provide meals for allergy sensitive children.

Benefits

We are a well established Early learning service, your position will have set hours of work Monday to Friday each week.

This position would suit a cook who may be considering a change, and to gain experience as a child care centre cook, better work life balance or returning to the workforce and would like to experience something different.

No weekend work, no at home work and no public holiday work to support a work life balance.