Long Day Care Cook - Western Suburbs Melbourne

BPA Children's Services (BPA) is a not-for-profit organisation that manages kindergartens and child care centres in the Western suburbs of Melbourne. We are one of the largest providers of early childhood education and care services in Victoria, delivering quality programs that meet the needs of each child and the wider community. We are a group of committed educators who embed equity, access, cultural relevance and safety within our programs, because every child deserves to be set up for success in life.

YOUR NEW JOB

Two positions are available on a part-time ongoing basis, reporting to the Center Co-Ordinator and located at:

Angliss Children’s Centre Centre in Footscray.

Orama St Childcare Center in Deer Park.

You will be required to work co-operatively as a member of the team, and provide nutritionally balanced meals as per the Nutrition Australia guidelines, for all of the centers children.

On a day-to-day basis you will:

Be responsible for preparing morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for all of the children at the Center

Work with the set menu in place and prepare meals accordingly.

Plan for and cater for all children’s dietary requirements including; anaphylaxis to food, food allergies, cultural dietary requirements and personal beliefs dietary requirements.

Effectively manage your time so that meals are prepared in a timely manner.

Actively take part in risk minimisation assessments and actively plan for children with anaphylaxis & food allergies.

Ensure food is presented to children in an appealing and timely manner.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

To be successful, you will be committed to quality and have:

Food Handling Certificate.

Level 2 Food Safety Supervisor.

Certificate III in Children’s Services.

Qualifications in cooking and food services.

Knowledge of nutrition, children’s eating habits and dietary requirements.

A working knowledge of all licensing and legislation relating to the provision of food, health and safety within Children’s Services.

Experience in a similar role, will be highly valued.

Ability to work as part of a team and contribute positively and collaboratively.

Current Working with Children Check and Police Check (within the past 6 months).

BENEFITS

Generous pay and conditions.

Regular professional development opportunities.

An empowering work environment, with regular access to an Early Years Advisor.

Access to an Employee Assistance Program.

Contributing to a not for profit organisation in the care and education of children and support to families.

APPLY NOW

To apply for the above vacancy, please submit a copy of your current Resume along with a Cover Letter addressing the below:

What you believe you can bring to the role/center

Clearly state which center you are applying for.

If you would like to know more information, please contact our People and Culture Team on 9312 3689. The closing date is subject to change without notice. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date.

BPA is a child safe organisation and and equal employment opportunity employer which values and respects diversity and welcomes applications from people from all walks of life. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.