Posted: 10/09/2024 Closing Date: 11/10/2024 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Singleton Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training The BenefitsSt Nicholas offers a wide range of benefits that support and enrich the lives of our employees, including:Remuneration:Above Award rate of pay and paid overtimeFlexibility:You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibilityGrowth: Paid Industry-leading training and career progression within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathwaysFacilities:State of the Art, purpose built centres powered by 100% green energyAdditional Benefits:Three days additional paid leave at Christmas, employer-funded parental leave, salary packaging, corporate benefits including; Fitness Passport, EAP and flu injections50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees$1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions) Job Description The RoleAs a Child Care Cook at St Nicholas Early Education, your responsibility will be to plan and provide a balanced varied diet for the children attending St Nicholas.Working collaboratively with the Centre Director and Educational Team, you will be responsible for planning and preparing meals for the children, taking into consideration nutritional requirements, cultural and religious differences, and additional needs, and ensuring that all food is stored and prepared in compliance with health regulations at all times.This position is being offered on a permanent full-time basis, located at our Singleton Service. Desired Skills and Experience EXPERIENCE/CRITERIAExperience with food preparation and ordersBasic computer literacyExcellent verbal communication skillsExperience working with children (Desirable)Demonstrated understanding of:National Quality Framework (NQF)Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)Workplace Health and Safety issues (Desirable)QUALIFICATIONSWorking with Children Check verification number;Menu Planning and Food handling qualification;Current First Aid CertificateChild Protection Training;A Qualification in Early Childhood Education (Desirable)Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training (Desirable)If you genuinely share our passion for Childhood Education we would love to hear from you! APPLY now.**Please note to be considered for the position please provide a copy of your current resume**Additional InformationThe Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.#J-18808-Ljbffr
