▷ Urgent Search: Cook

7 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Yarracity Full time

Overview

Job no: 496597

Work type: Part Time - Permanent

Location: Melbourne

Categories: Community

Cook - North Carlton Children's Centre

Responsibilities

- As the Cook in one of our Children’s 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. You will 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.
- Support the project to review the menu and create new recipes that capture the voices of children and families and incorporate indigenous/local ingredients.
- Training and mentoring opportunities are available to increase knowledge in consultation and indigenous ingredients.
- Work in a safe, hygienic environment that complies with occupational health and safety standards in a spacious high‑quality commercial kitchen stocked with commercial cooking and cleaning appliances.

Qualifications and Skills

- Excellent planning and organizing skills to prepare timely meals within budget and use seasonal fresh produce where possible.
- Strong communication skills to work in partnership with Centre leadership, educators and families to achieve quality outcomes for children.
- Experience in cooking/catering and food handling; practical understanding of dietary requirements and cultural practices.

Organisation and Environment

Yarra City Council is dynamic and progressive. We value diversity and inclusion and aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives through critical reflection and continuous improvement.

Benefits

- Supportive and friendly team environment that values growth and development.
- Award-winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives.
- Excellent employee benefits and competitive hourly rates.

Requirements and How to Apply

- Police Check and Working with Children Check (prior to commencement).
- Pre-employment checks are not used to preclude applicants; each application is considered on its merits.
- In your application, please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.
- Applications close on Friday 26 September 2025, at 11:55pm.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Yarra City Council is committed to being a child-safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive workplace.

Advertised: 12 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 26 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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