Childrens Centre Cook
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Job Summary
Commercial Services SMB Campus
Part-time (0.8) continuing appointment
HEW 2 - $60668 p.a. (pro-rata) plus up to 17% superannuationPosition closing date: 15/02/2026
Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support social equity skills and employment we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning skills and research locally regionally and globally.
With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat Berwick Gippsland and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.
About the role
In this role you will be responsible for the purchase preparation and provision of nutritious meals for up to 80 children ranging in aged between 6 weeks and 6 years.
You will:
plan and prepare nutritious menus for morning tea lunch and afternoon tea;
plan and order required food drink and groceries;
clean and maintain the kitchen environment and equipment to ensure food safety standards are met; and
liaise with parents and staff on individual Childrens nutritional requirements.
About you
To be considered for this position you will have demonstrated:
completion of a Level 2 Food Handlers Certificate;
sound knowledge of the Food Safety Act 1984;
general understanding of the General understanding of the legislative and regulatory requirement for Early Childhood Education and Care;
knowledge of health and safety requirement specific to Early Childhood Education Services.
All University positions must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.
How to apply
Please apply by Sunday 15 February 2026.
Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.
Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program whereby we will respond to every applicant.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application please email the Recruitment team or phone. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Cake Decorating
- Cooking
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
