Cook - ECEC Service

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.

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 large, 103-place service with 6 rooms. We have large commercial kitchen with dedicated cafeteria area. Parking is available on-site and we are also close to Bus and Metro lines for those using public transport.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic cook to join our team for 5 days per week.

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 full time role, working five days per week.

You will have:

Food Safety Supervisor Certification (preferred)

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.

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent.

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 first aid and child protection training.

Flexible working arrangements available.

Uniforms, including hats, are provided.

Parking is onsite.

Close to public transport.

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 from the last 2-5 years who are willing to provide a reference on your behalf.

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

Kinda-Mindi Early Learning Centres are in various locations around Sydney.

It is our aim at Kinda-Mindi to motivate, stimulate and challenge children in safe, secure, and nurturing environments. Our highest priority is always the health and safety of the children in our care.

We value our Educators contributions and acknowledge their skills and knowledge positively impacts children's ability to learn and develop as they are shaping our future. We empower our team of competent educators by providing opportunities for them to learn and grow in various areas of expertise.