Child Care Cook

About us:

The Avenues Group currently operates 16 high quality early learning centres across Brisbane, providing education and care for over 1500 children each day.

We believe a healthy, balanced diet has a significant impact on the way that children learn and develop within the early years. We know that the food we provide to children fuels their bodies and their brains. So it makes sense to us that in order to promote the best learning and development within children, we need to provide them with the best fuel we can.

The opportunity:

Our Norman Park centre is currently seeking a Cook to join our team on a full time permanent basis, working 5 days per week Monday-Friday.

We need someone who is not only skilled and capable, but is inspiring and creative too. You will be in charge of creating the most delicious menus, full of variety and multi-culture influences from all over the world. We will be asking you to ensure that every dish they prepare meets the nutritional guidelines set by Nutrition Australia. We also want you to become an integral part of our team. We want you to become inspired to work alongside our educators and children within their classrooms to share your passion and your knowledge of healthy foods and a varied diet. Duties include:

Preparation of daily meals (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea) for children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 6 years.

On occasions early and late snacks will need to be available.

Meet all individual food requirements of specific children where required including children with allergies and dietary requirements

Preparation of nutritious meals for events / functions we will celebrate throughout the year.

Adhering to the nutrition policy and guidelines set by the company.

Working in accordance with the food safety regulations for safe and clean handling of food products.

Be organised and use good time-management skills.

Ordering food and supplies.

Working closely with the Centre Director regarding menu development.

Adhering to food costings and kitchen budgets set out.

Ensuring a safe clean kitchen environment at all times

Generous staff incentives and remuneration: We pay above award! Starting salary for all staff is 6% above the award rate and we continuously reward staff with a higher percentage the longer they have been with the company, 50% staff childcare discounts for all educators, all expenses paid social gatherings, $50 yearly birthday vouchers, Christmas gifts plus uniforms are provided!

Fun budget: Avenues dedicates a generous budget annually to provide opportunities for our staff to go to an all expenses paid social hang out and do team building activities together multiple times throughout the year!

Ongoing professional development: Ongoing training, learning and leadership opportunities for all staff.

Job security: This is a permanent part-time position and will have set shifts.

Great culture: Be part of a caring and respectful team, that bands together to ensure everyone feels appreciated.

Compulsory Selection Criteria:

Commercial Cookery certificate

Food Safety Supervisors Certificate

Current Blue Card (or willing to obtain)

Minimum 2 years experience in a similar position.

Culture & Benefits:

Generous staff incentives and remuneration: $79,000 annual salary. 70% staff long day care discounts for all staff, all expenses paid social gatherings, $50 yearly birthday vouchers, Christmas gifts plus uniforms are provided!

Work Life Balance: NO WEEKENDS, NO NIGHTS!

Fun budget: Avenues dedicates a generous budget annually to provide opportunities for our staff to go to an all expenses paid social hang out and do team building activities together multiple times throughout the year!

Bonuses: We offer a GENEROUS referral bonus for staff who refer other friends & family to come work within our centres!

Job security: This is a permanent position and will have set shifts.

Great culture: Be part of a caring and respectful team, that bands together to ensure everyone feels appreciated.

If you think your passion, skills and experience match our vision, please APPLY NOW and be sure to include your resume and cover letter.

Please note due to the high level of interest, only short listed applicants will be contacted.