School Kitchen Chef — Nutritious Meals for Students

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Uniforms provided

On-site parking

Job summary

Manorvale Primary School in Werribee, Victoria, is seeking a qualified chef to lead the school kitchen. The role involves preparing fresh, nutritious meals for students, managing bulk production, and ensuring strict food safety within the school setting.

You will plan menus, work with local ingredients, monitor stock, and collaborate with school leadership and families to support student health and wellbeing. A Cert 3 and 4 in Commercial Cookery and Working with Children Check are preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chef with Cert 3 and 4 in Commercial Cookery.
• Experience cooking in bulk quantities in large settings such as schools or similar institutions.
• Strong allergen management and food safety knowledge.
• Ability to plan menus and prepare nutritious meals for children.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, nutritious meals for students.
• Contribute to menu ideas using local ingredients.
• Monitor stock and minimise wastage.
• Adhere to hygiene standards and proper food handling practices.
• Deliver healthy choices and guidance to students.

Skills

Chef qualifications

Allergen management

Food safety

Healthy meals

Bulk cooking

Supervision-free work

Education

Cert 3 in Commercial Cookery

Cert 4 in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Manorvale Primary School in Werribee, Victoria, is seeking a qualified chef to lead the school kitchen. The role involves preparing fresh, nutritious meals for students, managing bulk production, and ensuring strict food safety within the school setting.

You will plan menus, work with local ingredients, monitor stock, and collaborate with school leadership and families to support student health and wellbeing. A Cert 3 and 4 in Commercial Cookery and Working with Children Check are preferred.