Centre Cook: Nutritious Meals for Little Learners

Government Schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Early Learning Victoria invites applications for a Cook/Chef at our Noble Park centre (57 places) delivering nutritious meals for children and ensuring dietary and cultural requirements are met. You will work in a busy kitchen aligned to ELV's food safety standards.

Join a department-wide effort to provide high-quality early learning services with strong community ties and opportunities for professional growth, salary uplift, and supportive leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for high-volume meals in a childcare setting.
• Knowledge of Food Safety Act and hygiene requirements.
• Ability to cater for diverse dietary, allergy and cultural needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children according to policy.
• Ensure meals meet individual dietary requirements and are culturally appropriate.
• Manage timely ordering of supplies and stay within budget.
• Maintain a safe, clean kitchen environment per Food Safety Act and ELV policies.
• Keep the Food Safety Program updated and report equipment concerns to leadership.

Skills

Cook/chef experience

Food safety knowledge

Dietary accommodation

Effective communication

Education

Certificate in Food Handling and Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Working with Children Check

First Aid qualifications

Job description

Early Learning Victoria invites applications for a Cook/Chef at our Noble Park centre (57 places) delivering nutritious meals for children and ensuring dietary and cultural requirements are met. You will work in a busy kitchen aligned to ELV's food safety standards.

Join a department-wide effort to provide high-quality early learning services with strong community ties and opportunities for professional growth, salary uplift, and supportive leadership.