Chef - SDN Children'S Services - With Growth Opportunities - Part-Time

We are hiring a resourceful Chef - SDN Children's Services to join our productive team at Sdn Children'S Services in Erskineville New South Wales
Growing your career as a Full Time Chef - SDN Children's Services is a terrific opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, problem-solving and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Chef - SDN Children's Services at Sdn Children'S Services today!

Location and Work hours

Erskineville: Part-time, Monday to Friday, 7:15am - 2:15pm (32 hour week)

What you'll do

To plan and provide high quality, nutritious meals in a safe and hygienic environment and to communicate and establish positive relationships with the team and children

• Preparation and serving of food and drink to children attending the centre in line with the centre's program
• Planning and implementing a nutritionally balanced menu guided by best practice and in consultation with the Centre Director and families
• Ordering stock based on the current menu and ensuring food costs are kept within budget
• Ensure all allergies and cultural requirements are catered for as well as supporting children with food sensitives and preferences
• Ensure daily cleaning of all kitchen utensils, crockery, cutlery and appliances
• Ensure the requirements of the centre cleaning schedule are met

Who you are

• Basic training in safe food handling and hygienic practices (appropriate course)
• Current Working with Children's Check (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People Card (ACT) (or willingness to obtain)
• Completion of Commercial Cookery basic training course or equivalent (desirable)
• Completion of Nutrition and Menu Planning for Children training (desirable)
• Experience cooking in bulk quantities in a domestic or commercial environment
• High level oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Flexible and well organised

Your benefits

• Positive welcoming culture
• Priority placement for children of staff members and discounted child care fees
• Paid parental leave
• 12 day personal / carer's leave per year
• Rewards and Recognition Program
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years continuous service
• Finders fee - Referral Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program - Free, voluntary and confidential counselling service
• Paid mandatory Work Health and Safety training including First Aid and CPR
• SDN Staff Giving Fund
• Purchased Leave
• Study Leave
• Picnic Day - One extra day paid leave for all permanent staff
• Flu Vaccination reimbursement
• Access to Flare HR - gift card discounts to leading major retailers

What it's like to work with our village

When you join SDN, you join a village that partners with families to enrich young lives. Our team is here to help you explore your interests and unleash your talents. We learn and grow together, sharing tools, resources, and knowledge.

At SDN, everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks including Working with Children Check (NSW), National Police Check and Covid 19 vaccination in line with government regulations.

Benefits of working as a Chef - SDN Children's Services in Erskineville New South Wales:

● Company offers great benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Competitive salary