Coburg Children's Centre and Kindergarten is a community based, not for profit service offering quality programs and family support. Our Centre offers childcare, 3 and 4-year-old integrated kindergarten and sessional kindergarten, with approximately 110 children attending per day.

CCCI is located within the newly re-created Pentridge Precinct and features multiple outdoor, natural learning spaces as well as, well equipped and maintained indoor learning rooms and a dedicated kitchen.

We are also situated within walking distance to Sydney Road trams and Coburg and Batman train stations.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Our Early Childhood Service Cook is an essential and valued member of our team. This role requires an understanding of children’s health and wellbeing and how this is incorporated in an early learning service. The role is responsible for the delivery of the daily meals and snacks for approx. 110 children per day and the ordering, stock control and effective, safe and efficient kitchen operations. A kitchen hand provides support at critical times in the kitchen each day.

Our open plan kitchen gives the opportunity for children to observe the cooking process, requiring someone who is willing and able to engage with the children and their curiosity.

This is a part-time permanent position, 7am to 2.30 Monday to Friday.

ABOUT YOU

You will:

• Hold a valid Working with Children Check
• Have completed minimum Certificate III, or have at least five years’ experience in a similar role along with other additional appropriate training
• Hold Certifications in Food Safety Supervisor Training or be willing to complete this certificate
• Have experience in taking responsibility in a single kitchen establishment
• Have capacity to innovate and build menus
• Have experience as a Service Cook for large groups and a preference to working within a childcare setting
• You will be a team player with great communication and interpersonal skills and
• Have experience as a Service Cook for large groups, with a preference working within a Childcare setting.

Why Coburg Children Centre Inc?

We strive towards offering the highest quality education and care possible. We do this by attracting experienced educators who have the child as the centre to their pedagogy and practice. We have robust child safety practices and Coburg Children’s Centre is committed to the health, wellbeing, and safety of all children.

We value diversity in all its forms and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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Please take a look at our website to familiarise yourself with our philosophies.

You are welcome to call Caren on 9354 7633, to discuss further.