POSITION TITLE:
Cook – Leopold
POSITION NUMBER:
2558
City of Greater Geelong Enterprise Agreement (as
CLASSIFICATION/BAND:
amended from time to time)
Band 2A Salary $49,806.00 pro-rata per annum,
plus superannuation
STATUS:
Permanent part-time position (approx 50 hours per
fortnight)
DIVISION:
Community Services
DEPARTMENT:
Family Services
APPROVED BY:
Megan Holbrook
DATE APPROVED:
13 January 2015
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Planning and preparation of age appropriate meals and snacks in accordance with current food
safety legislation and nutritional guidelines.
THE CITY OF GREATER GEELONG:
The City of Greater Geelong is one of the largest local government areas in Victoria. The City
provides more than 120 services to the municipality which has a population of more than 200,000.
The City has an annual budget of $229 million and employs over 2000 staff. It also utilises a large
number of volunteers. The organisation has five divisions: Community Services; Corporate
Services; Economic Development, Planning & Tourism; City Services and Projects, Recreation &
Central Geelong.
Geelong:
Located 75 kilometres from Melbourne, Geelong is Victoria’s second largest city and is renowned
for its stunning north facing waterfront which overlooks Corio Bay. Geelong is a vibrant
cosmopolitan city with a relaxed coastal flavour. It is recognised as offering one of the best
lifestyles in Australia. Geelong has all the modern amenities of larger cities, combined with a clean
and healthy environment.
Just minutes away from the city centre are kilometres of pristine beaches, charming seaside
townships and unspoilt rural hinterland.
Geelong is also the gateway to the famous Great Ocean Road and some of the best surf beaches
in the world.
The City offers excellent educational opportunities. Geelong Grammar, Geelong College, The
Gordon and Deakin University are just some of the schools and tertiary institutions in the region.
ORGANISATION ENVIRONMENT:
Geelong is among the largest of 79 Councils which collectively represent approximately 5 million
Victorians. While each Council is independent, there are common rules, mainly in the form of
State Legislation, which provide the framework in which Councils operate.
Our Vision:
Greater Geelong: building our community through enterprise, opportunity and innovation in a
quality environment.
Our Mission:
We will focus on developing and maintaining effective working relationships to deliver Council's
strategic directions and high quality services that meet the changing needs of our community.
Values & Behaviours:
Values form the basis of our behaviour; they add meaning to work and they provide a basis for
consistent planning and decision making across the organisation. The City of Greater Geelong
aims to foster a culture that embraces the organisation values being Integrity, Responsibility,
Innovation and Respect. All employees should demonstrate the behaviours that come from
these values when carrying out their work.
INTEGRATED CHILDREN’S CENTRES:
The City of Greater Geelong has expressed its commitment to the development of ‘integrated
service delivery’ for children within its Municipal Early Years Plan 2013-2017: A Place for Us. The
Plan highlights the importance of integrated service delivery for improving outcomes for young
children and their families through professional and services ‘working together’ to promote more
efficient, accessible and responsive service delivery for families with young children. Similarly, the
Municipal Children’s Services Infrastructure Plan 2013-2030, outlines the Council’s commitment to
the development of integrated early years services within community-based centre, where
possible and practicable.
The Boorai Centre Ocean Grove opened in January 2014 as the first integrated children’s centre
within the City of Greater Geelong. It brings together, within an integrated practice model, a range
of education, health, support and community services for children, including education and care
(long day care, occasional care and kindergarten services), maternal child health, parenting
support, family support, allied health, early intervention and other specialist support services.
Four new integrated children’s centres will be opening early in 2015 in Barwon Heads, Grovedale,
Norlane and Leopold.
ORGANISATION RELATIONSHIP:
This position is part of the Community Services Division which comprises the following
departments:
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Aged and Disability Services
Arts and Culture
Community Development
Family Services
Health and Local Laws
Reports To:
Directly Manages:
Internal Liaisons:
External Liaisons:
Centre Manager
N/A
Centre-based staff, other Council Departments
Service Users, Local Community and Resource Agencies, Allied
Professionals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Adherence to all Council’s policies and procedures as relevant to this position.
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Provision of Meals
2. Plan, prepare and serve a menu of nutritious meals which are appropriate to a variety of age
groups.
3. To be responsible for displaying the written menu in accordance with Education and Care
Services National Regulations, Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and the
National Quality Framework on a weekly basis.
4. To be responsible for the implementation of the Food Safety Plan (Food Act 1984)
5. Maintain the Centre kitchen environment and equipment in a safe and hygienic manner in
accordance with Health and Safety Regulations, reporting any requirements to the Centre
Manager.
6. Advise the Centre Manager of requirements in relation to food stock.
7. Order food stock as required.
8. To keep the Centre Manager adequately and promptly informed of service developments,
difficulties and opportunities
9. Maintain standards within the kitchen, that is, in accordance with Education and Care Services
National Regulations, Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and National
Quality Framework
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Communication
10. Maintain communication with Centre staff and families in relation to the individual dietary
needs of all children
11. Liaise with other centre cooks and resource agencies in relation to sharing ideas, information
exchange, nutritional and dietary requirements
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Team Building
12. Act as a resource to other staff in sharing of program ideas, support and information
exchange.
13. Maintain a co-operative and flexible attitude towards the development of a motivated and
professional team.
14. Ensure confidentiality, professionalism and discretion is maintained at all times.
15. Attend staff and/or committee meetings and participate in project teams as required
16. Assist the team by supporting the Centres’ goals and objectives, to promote the growth and
development of the children on a daily and long term basis.
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Administration
17. Responsible for maintaining all records associated with the Centre’s Food Safety Plan.
18. Carry out other duties as deemed reasonable and appropriate to the role as directed from time
to time.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
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Completion of a recognised Food Handlers Course and Food Safety Supervisor Course is
essential.
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Ability to cook nutritionally balanced and age appropriate meals for a large number of young
children incorporating meals for children with specific dietary requirements.
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Abililty to plan and prepare menus including pre ordering and purchasing of food.
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Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements and Food Safety Legislation.
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Ability to identify Health and Safety issues pertaining to the work environment.
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Demonstrated ability to show care and responsibility and have no history of neglect, abuse or
violence towards children.
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All candidates should display integrity, responsibility, respect for others and the ability to be
innovative.
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Working with Children Check.
ACCOUNTABILITY AND EXTENT OF AUTHORITY:
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In consultation with the Centre Manager, be responsible for the planning and preparation of
the centre menu.
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Assist in the ordering and purchasing of food.
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Responsible for informing the Centre Manager of any service developments, difficulties and
opportunities.
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Accurately maintain records of purchases and assist the Centre Manager in adhering to the
budget adopted.
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Accountable for creating and capturing accurate and complete records of the business
activities related to this position, in accordance with approved policy and procedures. This is
applicable to both hardcopy and electronic information, including email.
JUDGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING:
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To make recommendations to the Centre Manager on planning and purchasing of food.
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To bring to the attention of the Centre Manager any Health and Safety or operational issues
pertaining to their work environment.
SPECIALIST SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
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Ability to cook nutritionally balanced and age appropriate meals for a large number of young
children incorporating meals for children with specific dietary requirements
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Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements and Food Safety Legislation
MANAGEMENT SKILLS:
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Ability to plan and efficiently organise time and prioritise tasks.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
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Ability to demonstrate Integrity, Responsibility, Innovation and Respect in all aspects of the
position.
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Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm and self motivation
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Ability to demonstrate flexibility and cooperation within the program
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Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and customer relations
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
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Knowledge of pre-school children’s nutritional requirements and food safety is essential.
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Demonstrated ability to show care, responsibility and no history of neglect, abuse and violence
to children.
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Practical experience in cooking for children.
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Current Victorian Driver’s Licence essential.
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Completion of a recognised Food Handlers Course is essential.
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Completion of a recognised Food Safety Supervisor Course is essential.
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First Aid would be an advantage.
SPECIFIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
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A pre-employment medical examination may be required.
Participate, where required, in the reporting of health, safety and wellbeing issues.
Manual handling tasks involved.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Employment is subject to the presentation of documentary evidence of the right to work in
Australia.
A National Police Records check may be required throughout your employment with Council.
Current Victorian Drivers Licence is essential where the need to drive a Council vehicle is
required.
RISK MANAGEMENT, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND CHARTER OF HUMAN RIGHTS:
Observe policies and procedures to minimise injury and damage to assets and property.
Adhere to Council’s OH&S, equal opportunity and risk management policies, as well as act in
accordance with the Charter of Human Rights.
Ensure behaviour in the workplace does not discriminate, bully or harass others.
Take reasonable care of self and others who may be affected by your actions.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:
Employment may be subject to a three-month probationary period (please note that following
consultation, this period may be extended by up to a further three months).
Internal candidates may be subject to a three-month trial period.
Conditions of employment are as per your contract of employment.
The City of Greater Geelong is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a no smoking in the
workplace practise and is also committed to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) in the
workplace and therefore all employees adherence to all OH&S Policies and Procedures is
mandatory.
Staff are encouraged, as part of Council’s commitment to professional development, to rotate or
exchange positions with other staff within the municipality’s children’s services.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for this position close at 5.00pm Friday 30 January 2015 and should be submitted through
the on-line facility at www.geelongaustralia.com.au (for internal candidates, please refer to CityWeb).
Should you not have access to the on-line
facility, applications may be directed to:
Recruitment Administration Officer
Organisation Development Department
City of Greater Geelong
PO Box 104
GEELONG VIC 3220
Phone: 5272 4273
For details on the recruitment
process
Fax: 5272 4292
If you require further information regarding this position, please contact:
Susanna Sibillin, Coordinator Integrated Children’s Centres on 5272 4029.
Privacy Statement
Making an application for this position requires that you consent to the collection, use, storage and destruction of
personal information, including details of your referees. This information will assist us to select the best applicant for the
vacant position.
At all times during the recruitment and selection process, personal data will be treated in a highly confidential manner.
Documents will only be available to members of the selection committee for the purposes of selecting the best person
for the position.
All unsuccessful applicants’ documentation will be destroyed three months after the end of the recruitment process.
Please do not send originals of documentation with your application, as they will be destroyed.
In addition the applicant understands that they may apply to Council for access and/or amendment of the information.
Successful applicant details become employment-related information and will be placed on the successful applicant’s
Personal File. The City of Greater Geelong may release this personal information to third parties such as Vision Super
Fund Pty Ltd., Victorian Workcover and Centrelink for employment related purposes.