Childcare Centre Cook/ Chef
An opportunity to cook healthy meals and snacks to fuel our children everyday has now become available for a passionate Childcare Cook.
About the role
• Plan and cook nutritionally balanced meals over the course of the day
• Review menu plans based on seasonal foods, needs, and interests of children
• Ensure complete familiarity with special dietary needs of the children in the centre and discuss with the Manager on how these needs will be met.
• Preparation of meals, including but not limited to: morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea.
• Ordering food supplies in line with Menus and within service budget
• Ensure health & safety standards are maintained at a high level at all times
• At times, required to assist on the floor to maintain ratios
• Maintaining positive interactions with staff, children and families at all times
Skills and experience
• Experience and passion for healthy cooking for Children
• Bright, friendly and energetic
• A sound understanding of portion control and the nutritional needs of babies, toddlers and young children
• Childcare cooking experience - desirable
• Applicants must hold (or willing to obtain) relevant food handling certificates
Take advantage of this great opportunity and apply today by sending your CV to info@thevillageelc.co.nz or call 09 626 3511
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We want to get to know our neighbours and we think you do too!
Simply share a little about yourself on the Know Thy Neighbour page and others will follow suit (you could also win one of our 10 x $50 Prezzy® cards!).
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