Childcare Cook Permanent, Part Time12 hours per week, Monday & Thursday @ 6 hours per day Working at Big Fat Smile, there's a lot to smile about. The joy you'll get from doing work you love with team members who are as invested as you. And the beautiful relationships you'll form with peers, children, and families – through shared experiences that are as rich as they are rewarding.
More than a job, this is an opportunity to make a child's world a better, brighter place. Get greater enjoyment from your work and make more of a difference in the lives of every child in our child-first organisation.
Big smiles and bigger opportunities We're Big Fat Smile. A not-for-profit that plays a pivotal role in the lives of thousands of children and families across Australia. We're early education enthusiasts, with 40+ community preschools, long day care centres and fun clubs, and a variety of community and inclusion programs. Each one dedicated to giving every child the best start in life.
Right now, we're looking for a Cook for our Woronora Heights Community Preschool - an 'Exceeding NQS' rated service in Sutherland. What makes this place special is the unique community spirit that you'll feel part of. The experienced team of educators and teachers care for up to 72 children aged 0-5, in our purpose-built building.
A supportive and safe workplace When the going gets tough (as it sometimes does in this sector), you will find teammates and leaders have your back. There's a real in-it-together feeling here thanks to a safe and supportive environment, and well-established policies and processes.
What your work will involve In this role you will run the kitchen, including but not limited to, menu planning, preparing healthy meals, ordering stock and cleaning duties. As the Cook you will use your experience to support the health and well-being of the children in the centre through the planning and preparation of all meals provided throughout the day.
What you need to succeed Ability to multitaskStrong communication skillsA good level of physical fitnessBe organisedA current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain one)Qualifications in Menu Planning and Nutrition and Safe Food Supervisor certificate or equivalent are desirable - training will be provided for the right candidate and paid for by Big Fat Smile. There are lots of reasons why a role with us is rewarding You will feel supported by a Total Well-being Platform that gives you access to self-assessments, articles, toolkits, podcasts, perks and savings, and other resources.You will have financial peace of mind with a 60% discount on early learning and care and out of school hours care services.You can save money with our benefits platform with meaningful discounts from over 500 retailers on everyday purchases, including groceries, cinema tickets, clothing, homewares, tech, gym membership and more.You can focus on what matters most because you have support from head office specialists and expertise, such as inclusion professionals and pedagogy and practice. How to apply Please send us: A copy of your resumeA brief cover letter that outlines why you are a good fit for the role Join us and you'll be smiling too, when you make more of a difference. Safeguarding children is embedded in all we do. Through our Child Safe Framework and Values, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children entrusted to our care.
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