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Position Description
Position Information
Position
Cook
Date approved
March 2014
Program
Children’s Services
Supervisor
Program Manager/Director
Location
Early Childhood Education Centres
Hours of work
Part time
Salary
Grade 2.2 of YWCA Canberra Enterprise Agreement 2014-17
General Conditions of Employment
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YWCA Canberra Enterprise Agreement 2014 - 2017
Appointment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory Working with Vulnerable People check at own
cost.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory working rights in Australia
All YWCA Canberra policies and procedures will apply
Subject to a 6 month probation period
Position Statement
The Cook is responsible to the Director of the Program for the provision of nutritious meals and
snacks at the program including:
 Ensuring children’s daily nutritional needs, food preferences and cultural, religious or special
dietary requirements are met.
 All food handling and storage procedures set out by recognised authorities are adhered to.
 All YWCA policies and procedures relevant to nutrition, food handling and storage, health and
safety, and more generally Children’s Services and the YWCA of Canberra are adhered to.
Form:
Steward: People and Capability Manager
Review Date:
Approved By: Executive Director
Position Description
Responsibilities
This position includes the following duties that applicants need to be
aware of when assessing their ability to perform these duties. The role
may include (this is not an exhaustive list):
 Periods of standing
 Hands frequently in contact with water and detergent
 Carrying of groceries, pushing trolley
Key Relationships
 Director of the program
 Staff working in the program
 Children at the program
 Families using the service
 External agencies that resource and inform best practice food
handling, storage and preparation of food
Responsibilities
Include, but are not limited to:
Food Purchasing
 Order and purchase all food requirements for the program.
 Check accuracy of food deliveries to the program.
Duties
Food Preparation
 Prepare nutritionally balanced, appetising meals and snacks on a
daily basis.
 Prepare and serve meals in a timely manner, in consultation with
room staff.
 Maintain appropriate food safety and hygiene practices.
Menu planning
 Effective and efficient meal preparation, serving and cleaning up.
 Fortnightly menu displayed inviting feedback and comment.
 Provide an interesting and varied menu for the various age ranges
of children.
 Planning menus for food intolerance, allergies, cultural and religious
considerations.
Cleaning
 Maintain a clean, hygienic and safe environment, ensuring all food
safety regulations and organisational requirements are met.
 Ensure kitchen is thoroughly cleaned each day including dishes,
bench tops, and spills.
 Regular cleaning of kitchen appliances and storage areas, including.
stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, cupboards.
Form:
Steward: People and Capability Manager
Review Date:
Approved By: Executive Director
Position Description
Considerations
 Consider children’s dietary requirements when planning menus and
preparing food including allergies, cultural considerations and restrictions.
 Consider nutritional requirements of children when planning menus.
 Consider comments, feedback and suggestions when planning
menus.
 Assist room staff with food service and clean up.
 Informing best practice procedures for food purchasing, preparation,
and storage.
Selection Criteria
Qualifications
Knowledge and
Experience
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Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate or willingness to obtain
within three months of commencement.
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Experience in planning and preparing menus for children aged 6
weeks to six years.
Ability to produce an appropriate, appetising and varied menu.
The ability to account for specific restrictions in children’s dietary requirements.
Evidence of understanding the nutritional requirements of young children.
Evidence of ability to relate well to children.
Ability to work well as a member of a team.
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Capabilities and
Behaviours
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Evidence of ability to time manage the preparation and serving of
meals and snacks.
Ability to order and purchase necessary food within menu and budget
guidelines.
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Ability to work within the philosophy of the YWCA Canberra
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Computer literacy
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Current full driver’s license and access to vehicle with
comprehensive insurance during working hours (if required)
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A current Working with Vulnerable People Registration
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Australian Citizenship or suitable rights to work in Australia
Other Requirements
Authorisation
Acknowledgement by
Incumbent
Signature:
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Executive Director
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Form:
Steward: People and Capability Manager
Review Date:
Approved By: Executive Director