Early Learning Cook
Organisation
Doveton College
For Provider
Doveton College
Closing date
09.06.2019
Primary role
Other
Position type
Part-time
Location
Doveton
State
VIC
About the Centre/Service
Consecutive ACEQA Excellence rated Early Learning Centre
Diverse multicultural community based hub
Excellent team always striving for excellence
Doveton College is a unique, diverse and vibrant learning community. It is unlike any other educational setting in Australia.
The Colman Foundation provided a financial contribution and continues to provide an annual financial contribution to allow for additional services to be provided which are over and above the normal funding regime for the College. The Foundation has a goal of changing the life opportunities of young people by supporting families and communities access education, health and wrap around services with the school at the centre of the services.
Doveton College is complex in its operation; it seeks to support, foster and develop opportunities for all members of the Doveton Community including children, young people, and adults. The focus is on providing high quality teaching and learning programs across the 0 – 15 range with additional learning opportunities for parents and the wider community members. It provides a wide range of wrap-around educational and allied health support for Baby College, Maternal and Child Health services, and Adult Learning opportunities. Early Learning has been accredited as a AQECA Centre of Excellence operating a long day setting, with a focus on learning through play in a structured, appealing indoor, outdoor learning environment.
On any week, the College is a vibrant learning hub with 130 children in early learning, 620 students in Foundation to Year 9, 150 involved in play groups, 70 regular volunteers and 150 participants in adult education courses. Each week students from Foundation to Year 9 participate in the Doveton Engagement and Enrichment Program (DEEP) which operates as an extension to the school day and includes sports, performance, technology and artistic programs.
The community expectation is that the College will provide a safe and secure environment where the individual student can learn and develop to their full potential.
Work Days of the Role
Monday - Friday
Hours of Work of the Role
8-00 am - 3.30pm
Description
The family and children’s services kitchen staff will be responsible for preparing nutritious meals for children 0 - 6 years of age attending the early learning program at Doveton College. The meals need to be planned, nutritious and culturally appropriate to ensure the individual needs of children are met.
Qualifications
A relevant qualification in Food Handling e.g. Certificate or equivalent;
Demonstrated experience in cooking, and in providing meals for a large number of children at one time;
The demonstrated ability to plan and provide appropriate menus and meals for young children of diverse cultural backgrounds;
A demonstrated knowledge of hygiene and food handling techniques as required in the OH&S Act 2004 and the Food Act 1984;
Requirements
WWCC
Additional Requirements
Please send relevant qualifications and experience in an Early Childhood setting.
Industrial Agreement/Award
Other
Salary Other
39,317.00
