Description:
Jack & Jill Early Learning is seeking an exceptional Children's Nutrition Facilitator to join the team, as the wonderful person we currently have in this position has had a change in circumstances. Are you the person we are looking for to join our amazing team? Tasked with providing healthy and nutritional meals to our wonderful children, this is an extremely important role at our boutique 52 place centre.
BENEFITS:
- Work within school hours and enjoy the flexibility this brings
- Autonomy to manage the kitchen in your own way
- Enjoy the benefits of our Wellbeing Program, including birthday celebrations, social outings, team building activities and access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Dedicated parking
- Supportive and long-standing team members
ABOUT THE ROLE:
You will oversee the day-to-day provision of children's nutrition including:
- Plan menus for children to meet their nutritional, health & cultural requirements and food preferences
- Prepare and present attractive and enticing meals for the children
- Plan shopping requirements for menu, keeping in mind budget and seasonal availability
- Actively participate in Food Safety program and Food Safety audits
- Role model correct hygiene, health and nutrition procedures for children and fellow staff
- Order, collect and store shopping in hygienic manner, paying attention to temperature and stock control
- Undertake regular cleaning to meet health and hygiene standards
- Record all fridge and food temperatures, and cleaning undertaken as per food safety program
- Discuss children’s food and nutrition needs with families when required
- Contribute to and participate in the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
- Follow all policies and participate in policy updates, particularly when related to food and nutrition
- Participate in professional development and training as agreed upon in training plan
- Actively seek to continually update own knowledge and skills to be aware of current practices by reading all memos, newsletters and articles provided and regularly attending staff meetings
- Refer any staff or parent grievance and complaints to the Director as per centre policies
- Make suggestions for content of parent news/posts, including communication of weekly menu
- Communicate with Director regarding any health & safety, maintenance or staffing issues
- Maintain confidentiality of any records or information as directed in centre policies
- Promote Jack & Jill Early Learning positively in the community
- Keep all required qualifications and clearance up to date. (eg; first aid, WWC, Supervisor certificate, Police clearance, asthma and anaphylaxis training etc)
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willing to obtain)
- A valid Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)
- Current First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain)
- Cooking experience in an early childhood setting is preferable but not required
READY TO APPLY?
To express your interest in this exciting opportunity, please send:
• A cover letter highlighting your experience and career achievements
• A resume detailing your qualifications, previous experience, and key skills
Email your application to Emma: jackandjillwa@bigpond.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.