Childcare Cook

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Early Learning Centre in Frankston area is seeking a passionate and organised Childcare Cook to prepare nutritious, age-appropriate meals for children from 6 weeks to 6 years, in line with dietary requirements and food safety standards.

You will work with educators to support healthy eating initiatives, maintain accurate temperature logs, stock levels, and ensure a clean, compliant kitchen. A Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and WWC Check are essential or willing to obtain.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation or catering.
• Knowledge of food safety and safe handling practices.
• Passion for providing healthy meals for young children.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
• Cater for allergies, intolerances, cultural preferences, and dietary requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety Standards and health regulations.
• Monitor food stock levels and place orders as required.
• Maintain accurate food safety records and temperature logs.
• Collaborate with educators to support healthy eating initiatives and centre events.
• Promote positive mealtime experiences for children.

Job description

Hope Early Learning Centre is seeking a passionate and organised Childcare Cook to join our team in the Frankston area. This important role supports the health, wellbeing, and development of children by preparing nutritious, delicious, and age appropriate meals each day in accordance with dietary requirements, food safety standards, and centre policies.

As our Childcare Cook, you will play a key role in creating positive mealtime experiences, promoting healthy eating habits, and supporting a welcoming and inclusive environment for children, families, and educators.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
• Cater for allergies, intolerances, cultural preferences, and dietary requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety Standards and relevant health regulations.
• Monitor food stock levels and place orders as required.
• Maintain accurate food safety records and temperature logs.
• Work collaboratively with educators to support healthy eating initiatives and centre events.
• Promote positive mealtime experiences for children.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in food preparation, catering, or commercial kitchen environments.
• Knowledge of food safety and safe food handling practices.
• A genuine passion for providing healthy meals for young children.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• The ability to work independently and manage daily kitchen operations.

Essential Requirements

• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training (or willingness to obtain).
• Understanding of allergy management and dietary requirements.