Healthy Kids Kitchen Cook for Early Learning

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

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.