Childcare Kitchen Cook | Flexible Hours, Above Award Pay, 50% Off Fees

G8 Education Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award wages

50% discount on childcare fees

Career growth opportunities

Wonder.LAB online training

Employee assistance program

Health and wellness programs

Uniforms provided

Access to retailer benefits

Job summary

G8 Education is seeking an experienced Cook to join the Great Beginnings Mill Park Centre in Melbourne, preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for up to 112 children each day. The role is full-time, 38 hours per week, with above award wages.

You will handle menu planning, budgeting, stock control, and dietary requirements while keeping a clean, safe kitchen and supporting a collaborative team. The position includes a 50% discount on childcare fees and access to Wonder.LAB training.

Qualifications

• Experience in menu planning, budgeting, stock ordering and control.
• Experience with dietary and allergy safety requirements.
• Experience ensuring a clean and safe kitchen per Food Safety rules.
• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for up to 112 children daily.
• Plan menus, manage budgets and stock control.
• Ensure dietary and allergy safety and maintain kitchen hygiene.

Skills

Menu planning

Budgeting

Stock ordering

Stock control

Dietary requirements

Allergy safety

Kitchen hygiene

Team player

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

ACECQA-approved Early Childhood qualification

Job description

G8 Education is seeking an experienced Cook to join the Great Beginnings Mill Park Centre in Melbourne, preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for up to 112 children each day. The role is full-time, 38 hours per week, with above award wages.

You will handle menu planning, budgeting, stock control, and dietary requirements while keeping a clean, safe kitchen and supporting a collaborative team. The position includes a 50% discount on childcare fees and access to Wonder.LAB training.