Centre Cook - Strathalbyn ELC

THE ROLE

Are you looking for a chance to bring your culinary skills to a job where you will make a real difference, and be valued for what you do every day?

We are seeking a passionate Centre Cook for our Strathalbyn Early Learning Centre. This is a part-time opportunity offering 26 hours per week and will be reporting to the ELC Director.

As a Centre Cook at the Strathalbyn ELC, and as a key member of the team, you will:

• Plan and prepare nutritious meals for the children
• Meet specific dietary requirements, including allergies
• High level of customer service skills, attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Display excellent time management skills
• Ensure safe and hygienic storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks
• Work as part of a team to create and foster a safe, caring, and educational atmosphere for children
• Permanent part-time role (26 hours per week)
• Plan and implement healthy eating education and hands-on cooking for children
• Delight little customers with big appetites - provide delicious and nutritional meals to children

ABOUT THE Y

YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation that has served the South Australian community for more than 170 years. With approximately 1000 employees (and growing), we deliver programs and services across the state in settings including community recreation centres, swimming pools, health and fitness facilities, community centres, camps, early education and schools and youth services.

Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life. Not only their physical fitness and capabilities, but also their sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity; psychological health; resilience; social connectedness; lifelong learning; and their own contribution back into the community. All the elements that together constitute a full, healthy, productive and satisfying life.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Successful candidates will also have, or be willing to obtain:

• Food Handling Certification
• HLTAID009 Provide CPR
• HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
• Certificate of completion for “Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care” (RRHAN-EC) Training

Desirable:

• Previous experience in nutrition and dietary requirement of children
• Previous experience working within a childcare setting

THE BENEFITS

• The opportunity to join a leading provider of recreation, community, and children’s services.
• Free access to YMCA South Australia’s recreation facilities.
• Above award wage to recognise and reward your expertise!
• A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for career development.
• Discounted programs including recreation, camping and OSHC - benefits extend to staff immediate family!

LIKE TO KNOW MORE?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Tristian Severn on
0460 740 608 or tristian.severn@ymcasa.org.au.

HOW TO APPLY

Does this sound like you? Please submit your resume and cover letter via APPLY NOW!

You must address the key selection criteria in your application.

Applications close 31 January 2025

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. This includes:

• National Police Check (issued in the last 6 months)
• DHS Working With Children Check
• International Criminal History Record Check (if worked overseas in the last 5 years)

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:

https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/who...

YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people and other vulnerable people