Centre Cook | Reynolds Street Community Preschool 0-5 (Goulburn)

Centre Cook Permanent, Part time 27 hours per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday @ 5 hours, Thursday @ 7 hours Working at Big Fat Smile, there's a lot to smile about. The trust you'll be given in exchange for your expertise. The freedom you'll be given to use your judgement, adapt learning approaches, and bring creativity and playfulness to a child's day. And the beautiful relationships you'll form with peers, children, and families – through shared experiences that are as rich as they are rewarding. There are lots of reasons why a role with us is rewarding Due to our size, there are big opportunities for those who want to go further. You'll find meaningful career paths with opportunities for further development and promotions across our centres and head office. Professional learning and growth are at the heart of everything we do, from learning more about infant‐toddlers pedagogy, trauma‐responsive practice, cultural immersion and truth‐telling, to leadership through a neuroscience lens – these are some of the things our people have benefited from. Support to further your studies, such as scholarships, time off floor for coursework, study leave, paid pract and more. Save money with our Perks Hub which has outstanding deals and discounts from over 500 major retailers and the biggest brands, including groceries, cinema tickets, clothing, homewares, tech, travel and more. Access to our Wellness Hub which has a wealth of curated content focused on your wellbeing, plus monthly health and wellbeing webinars, free flu vaccinations and more. A holistic approach to your wellbeing with our employee assistance program, including counselling, First Nations clinicians, health assessments, financial and legal support, and a dedicated manager hotline. Save with a 60% discount on early learning and care and out of school hours care services. Focus on what matters most because you have support from head office specialists and expertise, such as safeguarding, inclusion professionals, and pedagogy and practice specialists. Right now, we're looking for a Cook to join the team at Reynolds Street Community Preschool. As the Cook, you will prepare healthy, yummy food for children aged 0-5. You'll have the freedom to adapt a menu that caters to children's pallets while providing nutritious and healthy meals aligned with the recommendations from the Australian Dietary Guidelines. This is a permanent, part time position, working Monday to Friday, 27 hours per week. What your work will involve Provide healthy food that supports children's growth and development Design a nutritious and yummy weekly menu plan Ordering & stock management What you need to succeed A current Working with Children Check (this is needed for anyone who works or volunteers in child‐related work in NSW) Qualifications in Menu Planning and Nutrition Must hold a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate or be willing to obtain one with our support Commitment to making sure the children in our care are safe and healthy Dedication to improving the lives and minds of children, families, and the community A fun‐loving attitude and big smile! Our commitment to safeguarding children Safeguarding children is at the heart of every decision, policy and practice at Big Fat Smile. And we have a zero tolerance towards child abuse, harm and neglect. This starts with ensuring the people we select to work here will contribute to our child‐safe culture. So during the recruitment process we conduct a range of pre‐employment checks. To assist us with this, you will need: A cleared valid for paid work, NSW working with Children's Check (WWCC) A cleared National Criminal Record Check Demonstrated commitment to protecting all children from abuse, harm and neglect. Demonstrated commitment to cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. Evidence of completion of the National Child Safety Training Foundation Course Details of a minimum two referees, where one must be a manager or supervisor at your current or most recent workplace. How to apply A copy of your resume A brief cover letter that outlines why you are a good fit for the role At Big Fat Smile we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Big smiles and bigger opportunities We're Big Fat Smile. A not‐for‐profit that plays a pivotal role in the lives of thousands of children and families across Australia. We're early education enthusiasts, with 40+ community preschools, long day care and out of school hours care centres, and a variety of community and inclusion programmes. Each one dedicated to giving every child the best start in life, and each well‐respected for the work it does. Join us and you'll be smiling too, when you make more of a difference. Safeguarding children is embedded in all we do. Through our Child Safe Framework and Values, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well‐being of all children entrusted to our care. #J-*****-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rflju