Centre Cook

First Steps Learning Academy has a fantastic opportunity available for an experienced Centre Cook to work in our beautiful homely Centre at Toongabbie. Working between the hours of 8.30am-1.30pm, 5 days a week you will be responsible for the preparation of meals, including morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and late snack.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Planning and preparing nutritious meals for  children on a daily basis.
• Ensuring that the meals prepared meet the special dietary needs of the children with allergies and cultural preferences.
• Ensure safe and hygienic storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks.
• Order food supplies in line with menus and within service budget and check of food deliveries made to the Centre.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold qualifications in Commercial Cookery or certificates in Menu Planning & Nutrition along with Safe Food Handling.
• Have completed, or be willing to complete, a Working With Children Check.
• Be organised, creative and committed to working within a day care kitchen environment, as well as being able to work collaboratively within a team and be able to liaise with families regarding any food related topics.
• Be able to demonstrate experience in cooking meals within a childcare centre, hospital, aged care facility or similar environment.

If you have a passion for cooking and love working in a team environment please APPLY NOW