We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic cook to join our new, soon to be opened Childcare Service; Kool Kidz Greenvale.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic professional to join our new, Childcare Service in Greenvale.

Your mission is to deliver High Quality, nutritionally balanced menus which appeal to children. You will be able to support the service to instil healthy eating practices. You will maintain a high level of health and safety standards in your purpose built and well-resourced kitchen and the adjoining children’s dining area.

Your role includes

Complete preparation and clean-up of all meals, including morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and late snack

Prepare cooked meals to meet all children’s needs including all special dietary requirements and allergies

Providing a 4 week rotational, seasonal menu

Provide appropriate food for special occasions

Food Safety Supervisor for the service

Ensure excellent record keeping

Ensure safe and hygienic preparation, handling and storage of food and drinks

Follow and implement the Food Safety Program

Manage all ordering and deliveries weekly

Manage weekly orders within allocated budgets

Be organised in your approach to your day and requirements

Interact and engage with all children in a positive manner at all times

Interact and engage with all staff in a positive manner at all times

Support Educators and children to engage in cooking experiences as appropriate

To supervise other kitchen staff, provide appropriate directions as required

Experience and Qualifications

• Formal chef and or cook qualifications
• Previous experience in child care/ aged care cooking (Class 1) or Experience in a commercial kitchen preparing food for large numbers and the capability to adjust practices to a Class 1 business
• A Food Safety Certificate or Commercial Kitchen Certificate
• A current Working with Children’s Check (or willingness to get before employment)
• Hold a current recognised First Aid Certificate including Asthma and Anaphylactic training (preferred)

If this sounds like a great opportunity for you please apply though Seek, Please make sure you include a cover letter and your resume.

Kool Kidz Greenvale is a Child Safe organisation.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.