Nutrition and Education Specialist

2 days ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Affinity Education Full time
About Us

Affinity Education is a leading provider of early childhood education, dedicated to realising the potential in everyone. We believe that child safety is everyone's responsibility and promote a culture of safety with a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and harm.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Cook to join our team at our centre in Warners Bay. As a key member of our kitchen staff, you will play an active role in creating healthy menus for children of all ages.

  • This role enables you to make a meaningful contribution to the nutrition and well-being of our children.
  • You'll have access to a national network of centre cooks who regularly share recipes, ideas, and tips.
  • You'll also be encouraged to utilise the amazing Feed Australia program – a free program enabling cooks to plan, budget, and access healthy menus to support children's growth and development while in childcare.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Efficient and capable cooking skills
  • The ability to prepare, implement, and evaluate the nutritional content of menus for children of all ages
  • Experience in bulk meal preparation, online ordering, stock management, and budget control
  • Strict adherence to relevant food safety and hygiene regulations and standards
  • The ability to cater for individual child requirements, including allergies, specific dietary needs, and preferences
  • A willingness to participate in early educational opportunities, teaching children about healthy food and sharing in lessons and family events
What We Offer

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • A permanent role working for one of Australia's largest childcare groups
  • 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day
  • 30% discount on 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness First
  • Training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential – up to 80% of our promotions are from internal promotions
  • Access to Affinity Learning Academy, fully funded and accredited Leadership and Management courses
  • Pedagogical support from Dr Lesley Jones and her Education Advisor Team
  • Dedicated Centre Support Office, including Operations and Quality teams to help your centre meet business, compliance, and education goals
  • Career progression opportunities to work towards a management role, e.g., Centre Manager/Area Manager/Quality Advisor
  • Scholarships for Masters in Early Childhood Education
  • Wellbeing initiatives with our Australia-wide partners, including TELUS Health
  • Partner discounts with over 100 different retailers
  • Insurance benefits via Bupa

We estimate the salary for this role to be around $65,000 - $75,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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