Part-Time Centre Cook: Nutritious Meals for Kids

Early Learning Victoria; Wedderburn; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Early Learning Victoria is seeking a cook for a permanent part-time role 0.4 FTE, with duties on Mondays and Fridays at our Wedderburn centre. The role focuses on nutritious meals, safe food handling and meeting dietary requirements for children.

You will manage food orders and stock within budget, keep the kitchen clean and comply with ELV’s Food Safety policies. Successful applicants will contribute to a caring, child-safe environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Food Handling and Food Safety Supervisor certificate.
• Valid Working with Children Check; completion of Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting online learning (or willingness to obtain).
• First Aid, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Agreement to a police check; an international police check must be provided for candidates who have resided outside of Australia for 12+ months in the last 10 years

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious, balanced meals and snacks for children in line with ELV's Eating and Drinking: Health, Nutrition and Food Safety policy
• Ensure all food is prepared to meet individual dietary requirements and is culturally appropriate to the local community
• Manage timely ordering of food supplies and stock to meet budget requirements
• Maintain a safe, clean kitchen environment in accordance with the Food Safety Act and ELV policies
• Keep the Food Safety Program updated and maintain kitchen equipment, escalating concerns to centre leadership as required

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Communication

Education

Certificate in Food Handling

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Working with Children Check

Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting

First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma qualifications

Job description

Early Learning Victoria is seeking a cook for a permanent part-time role 0.4 FTE, with duties on Mondays and Fridays at our Wedderburn centre. The role focuses on nutritious meals, safe food handling and meeting dietary requirements for children.

You will manage food orders and stock within budget, keep the kitchen clean and comply with ELV’s Food Safety policies. Successful applicants will contribute to a caring, child-safe environment.