Are you passionate about creating tasty and nutritious food that children enjoy? Look no further - we have a great opportunity for you!
About the Centre
Our client is located in the City of Greater Bendigo, Victoria. This is a brand new 102 place purpose built centre opening in January 2025. The centre will provide the community with Three-Year-Old and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten programs as well as long day care. The centre will have outdoor play areas as well as a community room for child and family services such as maternal and child health, and room for community meetings and playgroups.
About the Role
This is a cook position, where you'll work closely with the Director and leadership team to run a high-quality kitchen producing nutritious food. You will be working in a purpose built, commercial grade kitchen. You will be responsible for preparing food for the service throughout the day. This food is to be ready at set times throughout the day based on the routines of each room. You will need to communicate effectively with other team members, families and children to foster a supportive and collaborative centre environment.
Key duties will include:
- planning and preparing a nutritious rotating menu
- preparing food in line with the Early Learning Victoria's (ELV) Eating and Drinking: Health Nutrition and Food Safety Policy keeping in mind specific dietary requirements and also preparing food that is culturally appropriate to the local community
- utilising time management skills to ensure meal organisation, preparation and delivery is within expected time frames to meet children's needs
- timely ordering of food supplies and stock management to meet budget requirements
About you:
- Holds a Food Safety Supervisor certificate
- Experience working in a commercial kitchen and managing a budget
- Strong understanding of nutrition, food handling and hygiene requirements
- Advanced time management skills
- Able to work in a flexible and changing environment
- Holds a certificate in Food Handling
- Holds a current working with children's check, First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis (or willing to obtain)
About Randstad Education
At Randstad Education, we specialise in matching dedicated early childhood professionals with rewarding roles that foster growth, experience, and development within the sector. We can help you secure temporary and/or permanent positions depending on your preference. Check out our website for further information.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you please don't hesitate to apply now or contact our team for a confidential discussion on 03 8630 7400 or email ******
skills
Cook; Chef; Kitchen; Food; Cooking; Preparation; Nutrition
qualifications
Food Safety Supervisor certificate
Working with Children's Check
Food Handling certificate
First Aid certificate
CPR certificate
Asthma certificate
Anaphylaxis certificate
education
Vocational/Professional Qualification