Centre Chef/ Cook

1 week ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Fairfield Waters Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Are you an experienced Chef/ Cook who is passionate about early childhood nutrition? Do you thrive on preparing fresh and wholesome meals for children to ensure their nutritional needs are met?

If you answered 'yes' to the above, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced Chef/Cook to run our purpose-built and fully-equipped onsite kitchen at our beautiful childcare centre, Children First Fairfield Central.

This is a permanent part-time role, working 6:30am to 2:30pm Monday to Friday with no weekend work

The successful applicant will:

  • Have experience and a strong passion for planning, preparing, cooking and presenting a wide variety of nutritious foods that are suitable for children aged 4 months to 6 years old.

  • Have completed relevant vocational qualifications in Commercial Cookery.

  • Hold a valid Employment Working with Children Check.

  • Have experience working in a childcare kitchen environment.

  • Have confidence to manage a kitchen.

  • Be experienced in developing a rotating and exciting menu for children, including those with allergy and intolerance requirements.

  • Be a reliable, positive and well-organised person.

  • Provide a barista service to families. On the job training will be provided for the successful candidate.

  • Enjoy working with children, families and colleagues.

In your new job role, you will be responsible for:

  • Preparing nutritious and on-time meals, including breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.

  • Preparing meals suitable for babies and children, including the preparation of purees and special dietary meals.

  • Menu planning in accordance with the centre's nutrition policy and guidelines.

  • Working in-line with budgets and building and maintaining relationships with local suppliers.

  • Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen, in accordance with Food and Council Authority requirements.

  • Providing a barista service to families.

We offer:

  • Above award rates + 10% ECEC grant increase

  • A 75% discount on out-of-pocket childcare fees.

  • Stable, consistent hours with no weekend work

  • Professional development and partnerships with outside sources to help with menu planning and nutrition.

  • Friendly and supportive Management and Head Office teams.

Candidates who feel their qualifications, skills and personal attributes meet the role requirements are invited to apply. Please send a cover letter, along with a resume to: [email protected]

In the subject line of your email please state: Fairfield Central - Centre Chef/Cook

Applicants who do not meet the above criteria will not be contacted for an interview.

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