Childcare Cook & Menu Planner – Healthy Meals for Kids

Inspire Early Learning Journey; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Early Learning Journey in Pakenham, VIC, seeks a dedicated Childcare Cook to plan nutritionally balanced meals for children aged 6 months to 6 years. You will develop rotating menus, manage budgets, and run family workshops on healthy meal preparation.

Experience with dietary needs, food safety, and early childhood nutrition is preferred. The role involves kitchen duties and potential educator support shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven cookery experience in menu planning and budgeting.
• Knowledge of nutrition guidelines and allergy management.
• Understanding WHS and food handling standards.
• WWCC clearance and relevant childcare coursework encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for ages 6 months to 6 years (breakfast to late snack).
• Review and submit rotating 4‑week menus for approval within budget.
• Create campus menu displays and email families with menus.
• Plan and run family workshops on healthy meal prep.
• Organise cooking demonstrations for groups of children.
• Ensure compliance with dietary requirements and safety regulations.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen health and cleanliness.

Skills

Menu planning

Purchasing

Nutritional guidelines

Allergies management

Budgets management

WHS compliance

Food handling knowledge

Education

Food safety supervisor certificates

Commercial cookery certificates

Working with Children Check

Early Childhood Education course (in progress)

Job description

Inspire Early Learning Journey in Pakenham, VIC, seeks a dedicated Childcare Cook to plan nutritionally balanced meals for children aged 6 months to 6 years. You will develop rotating menus, manage budgets, and run family workshops on healthy meal preparation.

Experience with dietary needs, food safety, and early childhood nutrition is preferred. The role involves kitchen duties and potential educator support shifts.