Early Childcare Centre Cook -Northern Suburbs (Salisbury)
Core
Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years while maintaining a safe kitchen environment and supporting early childhood education programs.
Role type
Cook in an early learning centre
Builds
Daily meals, snacks, and a safe, stimulating learning environment for young children
Domain
Early childhood education and food service
Required skills
Food safety and hygiene compliance, Allergy and intolerance management, Meal planning and preparation, Kitchen stock and inventory management, Child supervision and care, Record keeping and observation documentation
Preferred skills
Childcare qualification, Experience with National Quality Standards (NQS), Ability to liaise with families and external agencies
Technologies
Food Safety Legislation 2001, National Quality Framework
Responsibilities
Prepare daily and weekly meals and snacks, Manage kitchen environment including cleaning and ordering, Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, Supervise children and support their development, Record observations and maintain accurate data for program planning, Liaise with parents and staff regarding child care and education