Cook - Early Learning Centre & Kindergarten

Park Street Early Learning Co-op; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Park Street Early Learning Co-op in Brunswick, VIC, is seeking a caring Cook to plan and prepare nutritious meals for our children. This part-time role offers 5 hours per day with a monthly rostered day off, and provides a hands-on opportunity to contribute to children’s health and wellbeing in a warm, community-run setting.

You will work with educators to develop healthy menus, cater for allergies and dietary needs, maintain high hygiene standards, and manage stock and food safety records.

Qualifications

• Has a genuine interest in preparing healthy, nutritious food for young children.
• Has experience in cooking, ideally in an early learning, childcare or similar setting.
• Understands food safety, hygiene and safe food handling practices.
• Can confidently cater for allergies and special dietary requirements.
• Is organised, reliable and able to manage time effectively.
• Enjoys working independently while being part of a collaborative team.
• Shares commitment to children's health, safety and wellbeing.
• Relevant food safety qualifications and experience in menu planning for children will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Planning and preparing fresh, balanced meals and snacks for children.
• Catering for allergies, dietary requirements, cultural preferences and individual needs.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Managing food stock, ordering supplies and minimising food waste.
• Developing menus that encourage children to explore a variety of healthy foods.
• Maintaining accurate food safety and temperature records.
• Working collaboratively with educators and management to support children's health and wellbeing.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Organised

Teamwork

Independent worker

Job description

Cook - Early Learning Centre & Kindergarten

Park Street Early Learning Co-op – Brunswick VIC

Are you passionate about preparing fresh, nutritious meals for children? Join our welcoming, community-run early learning centre and kindergarten in Brunswick and play an important role in supporting children's health, wellbeing and development.

Park Street Early Learning Co-op is looking for a caring, organised and enthusiastic Cook to plan and prepare delicious, balanced meals and snacks for the children in our care.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking, values healthy eating and wants to make a meaningful contribution to a close-knit early learning community.

About us

Park Street Early Learning Co-op is a community-run early learning centre and kindergarten in Brunswick. As a community co-operative, Park Street values connection, collaboration and a strong sense of community. We are committed to providing a warm, nurturing and engaging environment for children and families.

About the role

This is a part-time position working 5 hours per day, with a monthly rostered day off (RDO). You will be responsible for planning and preparing meals and snacks for the children attending the service, ensuring that food is nutritious, varied, appealing and appropriate for young children.

Key responsibilities

Planning and preparing fresh, balanced meals and snacks for children

Catering for allergies, dietary requirements, cultural preferences and individual needs

Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness

Managing food stock, ordering supplies and minimising food waste

Developing menus that encourage children to explore a variety of healthy foods

Maintaining accurate food safety and temperature records

Working collaboratively with educators and management to support children's health and wellbeing

About you

Has a genuine interest in preparing healthy, nutritious food for young children

Has experience in cooking, ideally in an early learning, childcare or similar setting

Understands food safety, hygiene and safe food handling practices

Can confidently cater for allergies and special dietary requirements

Is organised, reliable and able to manage their time effectively

Enjoys working independently while being part of a collaborative team

Shares commitment to children's health, safety and wellbeing

Relevant food safety qualifications and experience in menu planning for children will be highly regarded