Childcare Jobs - Trainee/Work experience, Part Time - Canberra ACT, Australia

Your Role 

We currently have an opportunity for a Cook to join one of our Communities at Work Early Education and Care services. We are seeking a Cook to prepare seasonal nutritious meals for children using rotational menus. Your duties will include preparing morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for children aged 0-5 years. This position is from Monday to Friday only – no weekend or after hours work!

Benefits for You 

• Earn $30.20 an hour. 
• Accrue paid leave – 14.5 days sick leave and 20.5 days annual leave per year (pro-rata for part-time).
• Enjoy salary packaging to take home more pay. 
• Immediate discounts for your children in our programs *conditions apply.
• Additional benefits include professional development and further study opportunities with our RTO and partnering organisations. 

What We Need from You 

Essential 

• A Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
• Experience in a similar Childcare Cook role where possible or reasonable knowledge of Early Education and Care Centre’s operations.
• Experience in a food storage, preparation and delivery. 
• Relevant completed Certificates in Nutrition/Safe Food Handling and Food Safety Supervisor certification (or willingness to obtain) 
• Available to work 5 days per week.
• A love for children and a desire to make cooking in Early Education Centres a career.
• Good time management skills
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team. 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. 

Desirable 

• Minimum Cert IV in Cookery
• First Aid certificate 

About Us 

Communities at Work is Canberra's leading not-for-profit provider of early education and care. We invest in local community services. We’ve won the ACT Training Awards "Large Employer of the Year" five times in a row.