Chef - Childcare

Little Stones Early Learning Centre is family owned and operated and as locals ourselves, we are proud and excited to bring a premium early learning Centre to Romsey April/May this year. At Little Stones Early Learning Centre we strive to find the right people to join our dedicated and passionate team. Our service will operate Monday to Friday 6:30am to 6:30pm.

The benefits of working at Little Stones Early Learning Centre

• Great working conditions

• Well-resourced service

• Uniforms provided

• Well-equipped staff room

• Generous programming time

• Staff discount for children attending the service

• Owners with an education and care background

The ideal candidate with have the following:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Cook position in an Early Childhood Service/ Minimum 3

years' experience in a Cook position

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or

equivalent

• Certificate in Safe Food Handling

• Certificate in Menu Planning

• Certificate in Nutrition

• Valid Working with Children Check clearance

We require the following experience:

• Proven ability in all areas of cookery including menu planning, meeting nutritional guidelines,

working within budgets

• Understanding and working knowledge of WHS legislation

• Demonstrated knowledge of food handling guidelines

• Understanding and able to deal with children with allergies and food preferences

• Service Policies and Procedures

• Education and Care Services National Law (2010)

• Education and Care Services National Regulation (2011)

• Food Standards Australia & New Zealand Code (FSANZ)

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• To provide a healthy, balanced, varied diet through a carefully planned menu for all children

attending the Service, including meeting necessary dietary requirements

• Manage food purchasing for the service in accordance with the approved budget and finances

• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, educators, staff and management.