School Meals Chef: Healthy Bulk Cooking for Students

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

School hours

School holidays

Job summary

Manorvale Primary School in Victoria is seeking a qualified Chef with Cert 3 and 4 in Commercial Cookery to lead the Manorvale Mighty Meals Program. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for students, plan menus with local ingredients and ensure allergen-aware, hygienic kitchen practices.

Experienced in cooking bulk quantities for a school setting, you will monitor stock, minimise waste and collaborate with school leadership, families and external suppliers to support student health and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated qualifications and experience in commercial cookery, with ability to plan, prepare and deliver meals in a commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, handling, storage, allergen management and hygiene.
• Ability to plan nutritious meals for primary school children, accommodating dietary needs.
• Experience cooking in bulk quantities in large settings.

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

Bulk cooking

Food safety knowledge

Allergen management

Healthy meals for kids

Dessert making

Independent worker

Working with Children Check

Education

Cert 3 and 4 in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Manorvale Primary School in Victoria is seeking a qualified Chef with Cert 3 and 4 in Commercial Cookery to lead the Manorvale Mighty Meals Program. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for students, plan menus with local ingredients and ensure allergen-aware, hygienic kitchen practices.

Experienced in cooking bulk quantities for a school setting, you will monitor stock, minimise waste and collaborate with school leadership, families and external suppliers to support student health and