Early Learning Centre - CookDo you have an interest in cooking? This position is open to someone new to the industry wanting a change or re-entering the workforce. Part-time 5 day week, 8:30am-3.00pm60 hours per fortnight Location - WoodberryThe Opportunity The Samaritans Foundation is currently seeking a Cook, someone who likes cooking for children. Our centre cares for 53 children a day, operating between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm.The Cook is responsible for the provision of nutritious meals to the Centre’s children. They will -plan and prepare meals that meet the nutritional requirements as set down by the Education and Care Services National Regulations while maintaining the kitchen to safe and hygienic standards. Why work for us?Our team are the heart of what we do here at Samaritans. As a part of the Samaritans team, you have access to the following great benefits:14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid parental pay. + Super ContributionsSalary Packaging on a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnightMeals & Entertainment Salary packaging up to $2,650 Access to Fitness Passport (over 300+gyms)Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance ProgramThe opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environmentCareer and development opportunitiesPayroll giving programProgressive organisation with a focus on advocacy and social justice.You work for us, but we also want to work for you! Is there something important to you we have missed? Let’s talk about it!DesirablesNSW food supervisor certificate. We will offer training to obtain.Safe food handling certificate (or willingness to obtain)Knowledge and understanding of safety and hygiene standardsPrevious experience in preparing food in an early learning centre.The successful applicant will also possess or willingness to obtain the following; NSW Working With Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Provide first aid certificate and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates and undertake a pre-employment medical.Who we are?Newcastle Anglican is at the core of some of the most well-known businesses within Newcastle, Hunter, Central Coast & Mid North Coast organisations. Our service agencies include Anglican Care and Samaritans as well as Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation and 54 Anglican parishes.For further information please email our Talent Team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.auTo apply click Apply now! Please include your cover letter addressing the essential criteria, and your resume.Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. AUDWoodberry2322