Nurturing Children's Palate Specialist

2 days ago


Penrith Municipality, Australia Penrith City Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Cook to join our team at Carita Children's Centre (South Penrith) and Ridgee-ee Didge Children's Centre (Oxley Park). As a key member of our kitchen team, you will play a vital role in preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 0-5 years.

Key Responsibilities
  • Meal Preparation: Plan and prepare balanced, nutritious, and age-appropriate meals and snacks for children in accordance with dietary guidelines and any special dietary needs.
  • Menu Planning: Develop and implement weekly or monthly menus that meet nutritional requirements and incorporate a variety of healthy ingredients.
  • Food Safety: Ensure all food handling, preparation, and storage procedures meet health and safety regulations. Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
  • Inventory Management: Monitor and manage food inventory, including ordering supplies, tracking stock levels, and minimizing waste.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with other staff members to accommodate any special dietary requirements or food allergies and to ensure a seamless meal service.
  • Communication: Communicate with parents and caregivers regarding meal plans and address any concerns or feedback regarding food preferences and dietary needs.
  • Compliance: Adhere to all relevant health and safety regulations and child care licensing requirements related to food preparation and storage.
Requirements
  • Completed qualification: Hospitality, Commercial Cookery, Nutrition and Dietetics, Home Economics, or equivalent.
  • Food Safety Certificate: Food Safety for Supervisors Certificate.
  • Relevant experience: Proven skills in food preparation and budgeting.
  • Previous experience: Cook or chef experience, preferably in a child care or educational setting.
  • Communication and teamwork skills: Demonstrated communication and teamwork skills.
  • Certifications: Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
  • Nutritional knowledge: Knowledge of food safety practices and regulations. Understanding of the nutritional needs of children.
Benefits
  • Career opportunities: Career development opportunities, including study support and capability mapping of your skills to enable you to grow to your full potential.
  • Personal leave: 15 days personal leave per year.
  • Health and wellbeing leave: Access to health and wellbeing leave.
  • Paid maternity leave: 18 weeks paid maternity leave.
  • Fitness passport: Access to fitness passport.
  • Ripples Leisure Centres: Complimentary access to Ripples Leisure Centres.
Remuneration

The commencing hourly rate is $34.22 - $39.61 plus 11.5% superannuation. We offer a competitive salary package that reflects your skills and experience.



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