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Centre Cook - Mayfield Early Education KilmoreLead with Heart & Inspire Future Culinary Experts!Are you passionate about creating nutritious meals that fuel young minds while also making a meaningful impact on childrens lives? At Mayfield Early Education Kilmore, were looking for a dedicated Centre Cook & Educator to nourish both bodies and minds in a warm, home-like environment where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn.Why Work With Us?At Mayfield Early Education Kilmore, we treasure our team as much as the children we care for. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive, empowering, and inspiring workplace where youll thrive both personally and professionally.Heres what we offer:Professional growth & support with ongoing mentoring, professional development opportunities, and in-service support to help you achieve your career goals.A true work-life balance! Enjoy set hours from 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday (27.5 hours as a cook, 10 hours as an educator per week) and access to childcare discounts at our centres.24/7 access to wellbeing resources for you and your family through our partnership with Sonder for health, safety, and personal wellbeing.Be part of a close-knit, strong, celebratory, collaborative team environment that celebrates milestones, achievements, and successes through team-building events, social gatherings, and Christmas parties.A beautiful, inspiring environment! Our historic centre features large outdoor play areas, a vegetable garden where children learn to grow their own food and engaging local excursions to strengthen community connections.What Were Looking for in YouYou are a passionate, energetic, and skilled cook who understands the importance of nutrition in early childhood development. Your role will be more than just preparing mealsyou could be inspiring the next generation of culinary experts!With this role, you get the best of both worldscombining your love for cooking with your passion for education. Not only will you provide nutritional meals that support childrens growth, but you will also help educate them on healthy food choices, fostering a lifelong appreciation for wholesome eating. As an educator, you''ll also play a key role in shaping their overall well-being and education.To succeed in this role, youll need:Food Safety Certificate and understanding of food handling regulations.Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care.Valid WWCC and current First Aid & CPR Certificate.Knowledge of Child Safe Standards, EYLF, and NQS.A proactive, collaborative spirit with a passion for creating delicious, nutritious meals.If you love to cook, care deeply about childrens wellbeing, and want to be part of an amazing team, wed love to hear from you!Apply today and be part of something special.Mayfield Childcare Limited, its Board, Management, Employees and Volunteers are committed to safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and have a zero tolerance for child abuse.Mayfield Childcare Limited celebrates diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for every team member. We welcome applicants of all genders, orientations, races, and backgrounds, believing that the more diverse our team, the more we can teach the next generation about respect, equality, and fairness. Join us in shaping a brighter, more inclusive future for all.Mayfield Childcare Limited acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land the Wurundjeri people, and pay our respects to their Elders, both past and present.Location: Mayfield Early Education Kilmore - Kilmore #J-18808-Ljbffr