Cyrenian House - Sarana Early Childhood Education and Care Centre - Cook

Cyrenian House – Sarana Early Childhood Education and Care Centre –

Cook

We are seeking a qualified Cook to work at our Saranna Early Childhood and Care Centre SECECC.

The role of Cook will support the Childcare team to plan, order, cook and provide a nutritious and age-appropriate daily menu for children from 6 weeks – 5 years.  To ensure the implementation and monitoring of the Food Safety Program in line with laws and regulations ensuring the safe delivery of food to all children.

The position is offered as one day per week, working each Wednesday and the opportunity to  cover staff leave.

Position is level 3 $33.27 -$35.43 per hour. (Please note we are currently in the process of a new Enterprise Agreement).

Our centre is situated on the 32-acre property of the Rick Hammersley Centre Therapeutic Community in Cullacabardee (10 minutes from Ellenbrook). With a qualified team of workers, SECECC encourages every child to grow, learn, and develop at their own pace. Our educational programs provide supportive, active learning through flexible play with a focus on building the strengths of individual children.

To be appointed / successful in this role you will require the following key qualifications, skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in planning, budgeting and preparing food in a childcare setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of food hygiene and the Food Safety program.
• Food Safety training/certificate.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to relate well to children and their parents.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Current Police Clearance, Working with Children Certificate, First Aid Certificate and Drivers Licence

What we offer you:

• Competitive rates of pay and generous salary packaging options.
• Excellent working conditions, professional training, and development opportunities.
• An annual training and development allowance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

How to apply

If this sounds like the role for you, please forward your resume via the Seek website.

Please refer to the employment section on our website to download a full copy of the JDF: www.cyrenianhouse.com

Shortlisting will commence immediately, and this opportunity will close when the position has been filled.

For further information please contact Corina Barrett at [email protected]

Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.