Cook/Chef – Food Supervisor/Co-ordinator
Organisation
Perry Street Child Care Centre
For Provider
Perry Street Child Care Centre
Closing date
29.11.2024
Primary role
Other
Position type
Part-time
Location
Fairfeild
State
VIC
About the Centre/Service
Perry Street Childcare Centre and Elizabeth Gorman Memorial Kindergarten Inc, is a 50 place community based early education centre and integrated 3 and 4 year old kindergarten. It is situated in the leafy inner suburb of Fairfield. We are a not-for-profit, parent run, community centre. We value collaboration and engagement between educators, parents, children and the community, social
justice, sustainable practices, natural resources/material and connecting children with nature.
Work Days of the Role
Monday to Friday
Hours of Work of the Role
Negotiable
Description
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for the right person!
If you are into all thing’s 'food' in the context of early childhood - we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for a person that is passionate about food sustainability, edible gardening, sourcing food locally, food that is in season, cultural aspects of food and of course feeding children healthy whole food. We are looking for someone with knowledge, or willing to learn, inclusion of native ingredients in meal preparation. We are looking for a person who will connect and network with the local community to provide locally sourced, in-season produce. You would be responsible for meal preparation, menu planning, food safety, purchasing and food education with children. You will have a good understanding of food lifestyle choices, specific dietary requirements including meals for children with severe food allergies and an understanding of safe foods and developmentally appropriate foods.
You will work closely with our early childhood team and utilise garden produce. The Kitchen is the heart and soul of Perry St and strongly reflects the philosophy of sustainability, community, connection and collaboration.
We are a current member of the Stephanie Alexander kitchen garden foundation.
A monthly RDO is negotiable.
Perry Street is closed for a 2 week break over the December/January school holidays.
Please email [email protected] for the Position description and further information.
Qualifications
Minimum Certificate 3 in Children's Services or Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery.
Food Safety Supervisor - Level 1 and 2.
Requirements
WWCC
Industrial Agreement/Award
Professional Childcare Standard 2015
Contact Name
Kirstin Boyd
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