Join ECMS and our vision – a community where every child has the opportunity to be their best and where every parent, family and community is enriched by the experience of their child’s learning.

Work in a friendly inviting centre alongside qualified passionate team members where you will be supported by an extensive professional development program. Oakhill Family Centre provides a strong community spirit where families, parents and carers are encouraged to play an active part in their child's care and education.

For more information on Oakhill Family Centre, click here.

As a Centre Cook you will:

• Be responsible for planning and preparing nutritious meals for children from zero to six years of age
• Ensure all meals cater to each individual child’s dietary requirements i.e. medical conditions, food allergies and are culturally appropriate, so the individual needs of children are respected and met
• Be responsible for ordering supplies and stock management in line with the allocated budget
• Contribute to and comply with the centre’s Food Safety Plan and ensure food safety and hygiene standards are exceeding at all times
• Be flexible and responsive and work with the Centre Manager to provide and respond to the changing needs of children and families
• Be supported by the Centre Manager, staff and Child Safety Compliance Advisors
• Be working part-time 30 hours per week, 8:00am - 2:30pm, Monday to Friday

Position commences ASAP.

To be considered you will have:

• Food Handlers and Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is desirable
• Experience cooking (preferably in bulk quantities) in a domestic or commercial environment
• Previous experience as a Cook in a long day care or aged care service is strongly desirable
• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check
• Current Level 2 First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Certificate
• Early Childhood Qualification is desirable

Benefits of joining our team:

• Exciting professional development opportunities including the annual conference for all ECMS staff, professional development days, leadership meetings, individual performance reviews and development plans
• Participation in our generous Service Recognition program, which acknowledges important service milestones for full-time and part-time employees
• ECMS’ Recognition of Outstanding Practice Awards to recognise staff and teams who have demonstrated an outstanding practice
• Career progression opportunities across our network of centres
• Earn $500 through our Employee Referral program when you refer a successful applicant
• Access to a range of retail and recreational activities at significantly reduced rates via our fully sponsored Employee Benefits Program
• Joining an organisation that promotes health and wellbeing initiatives, including annual flu vaccination and access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Funded First Aid (004) training for staff

We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. Child safety is a fundamental aspect of all roles at ECMS. We promote the rights of all children to participate, have a purpose and be protected from harm.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

To begin a rewarding career with ECMS apply now!