Cook - North Carlton Children's Centre
Cook - North Carlton Children's Centre
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Cook - North Carlton Childrens Centre
- Permanent Part Time 30.4 hours per week (flexible)
Band 3 - Starting from $63316.57 (pro-rata) super
- Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
- Award winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives
- Excellent employee benefits and competitive hourly rates
Are children nutrition culture and community important to you
Do you enjoy working with others to provide healthy food and service to children and families
As the Cook in one of our Childrens Centres you will prepare nutritionally balanced meals which cater to the individual needs special dietary requirements and cultural practices of the children attending the centre. It would also be beneficial to have a practical understanding of the State Food Act requirements and the principles of the Education and Care Services National Quality Framework. You will know how food affects a child with anaphylaxis or allergy and you will have experience in cooking/catering and food handling.
We are also looking for someone who has a passion for innovation as we embark on a new project to review our menu and create new recipes which capture the voices of children and families and also incorporate indigenous/local ingredients. Training and mentoring opportunities are available for the successful candidate to increase their knowledge in consultation and indigenous ingredients.
Your work environment will be safe hygienic and comply with occupational health and safety standards. You will be working in a spacious high-quality commercial kitchen which is stocked with commercial cooking and cleaning appliances.
Your excellent planning and organising skills will enable you to prepare timely meals within budget and use seasonal fresh produce where possible. Your fantastic communication skills will enable you to work in partnership with the Centre leadership educators and families to produce the best quality outcomes for children.
Yarra City Council is dynamicand progressiveorganisation. We pride ourselves ondiversity and aim tomake a positive difference in peoples lives through our commitment to critical reflection and continuous improvement.
For further information see the position description or contactRachel Davies Early Years Operations Leadon
702436 Cook - Childrens services - Community Strengthening - Position description - Sept
Applications close onFriday 26 September 2025 at 11:55pm.
In your application please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter provide an brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria(KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.
*This position is subject to satisfactoryPolice Check and Working with Children Checkprior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Employment Type
Full-Time
