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OPENING AUGUST 2020 – ABBOTSFORD – CHILDCARE COOK

CHILDCARE COOK

Explore & Develop Abbotsford is a NEW purpose-built service set in the heritage Chatham House, opening August 2020.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced childcare cook to join our Education and Care Service. This position is for a Part-time Cook with the hours set at 8:30-3:00pm Monday to Friday. We provide Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Late Snack to pass the children over to dinner each day.

Job Description:

  • Plan and prepare nutritious, well-presented, appropriate meals and snacks for the children
  • Develop a seasonal, nutritious menu that respects individual requirements i.e. medical conditions, food preferences and cultural considerations
  • Ensuring children’s health and wellbeing
  • Build strong relationships with children, educators, families and the entire centre community
  • Ensuring best practice food safety and hygienic standards are always upheld within the kitchen

Essential Criteria:

  • Food Handling certificate
  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher is desirable
  • Food Safety Supervisor certificate, is highly desirable
  • An awareness of your personal responsibilities under the current Child Protection Laws
  • Passion for working in a small and respectful team
  • Customer and quality orientated approach

To apply for this role please send your resume to: abbotsford@exploreanddevelop.com.au