Casual early learning centre cook - block booking

Expect A Star ·www.expectastar.com.au

Location Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Salary AUD 42 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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Cook healthy and nutritious meals for children aged 0-5 as a casual chef in Early Learning
  • Block booking available until end of December
  • Monday-Friday, 9-3pm
  • Book yourself into casual shifts in the palm of your hand with our easy to use APP!
  • Exclusive access to discounts at hundreds of retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, and restaurants nationwide
  • Enjoy the extra money with attractive agency pay rates
  • Have confidence you’re being offered the best available shifts by working with a long-standing and well-established Education agency
  • Opportunities to transition from a casual cook to a permanent staff member
The Role:
  • Prepare healthy and nutritious meals for children aged 0-5
  • Sole charge of the kitchen to prepare, cook and clean for up to 140 children on a day 
  • Prepare separate meals for children with food allergies and intolerances 
  • Working at different centres on an emergency basis on call to cover sick days and annual leave 
  • Demonstrate efficient time management to ensure all meals are prepared on time 
Essential criteria for this role
  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or Safe Food Handling certificate
  • EXPERIENCE COOKING IN EARLY LEARNING SERVICES / Similar setting
  • Current Working with Children Check (Employee);
  • Flexible and a 'can-do' approach towards your role
 
Ideally, you will have experience planning and preparing nutritional meals for children aged 0-5 years, and knowledge of preparing separate meals for children with food allergies and intolerances. You will have the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
 

 
Expect A Star – Who we are
Founded in 2004 and Australian owned, Expect A Star is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to the Education sector. With over 20 years of industry experience, we connect early childhood, school, and education professionals with leading employers across Australia. Our commitment to personalised service, integrity, and long-term relationships enables us to deliver tailored recruitment solutions that support both organisational success and career growth. If you would like to learn more about Expect A Star, we encourage you to visit our website https://www.expectastar.com.au/  
 
 
Expect a Star is a child-safe organisation. We are committed to the safety and well-being of all children and young people. All applicants must successfully complete our child safety screening before starting and commit to maintaining their capabilities to ensure their child safe standards are current and valid. All staff must follow our child-safe practices and policies as well as those of our partner schools and services. 


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Who is hiring for the Casual early learning centre cook - block booking role?
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Where is the Casual early learning centre cook - block booking job located?
The Casual early learning centre cook - block booking role with Expect A Star is based in Shepparton, VIC, AU.
What does the Casual early learning centre cook - block booking role pay?
Expect A Star lists the Casual early learning centre cook - block booking role at up to AUD 42 per hour.
Is the Casual early learning centre cook - block booking role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Expect A Star.
What experience level is the Casual early learning centre cook - block booking role?
The Casual early learning centre cook - block booking position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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