Cook

About the role

In this role, you will be planning and preparing age appropriate meals and snacks in accordance to current food safety legislation and nutritional guidelines. You will also ensure that the kitchen and equipment is being maintained in a safe and hygienic manner in accordance to Health and Safety Regulations, reporting any requirements to the Team Leader or Centre Manager.

This is a casual opportunity based at all Early Childhood Services run by the City of Greater Geelong.

Work type: Casual

Classification: Band 2 ($33.72 per hour, plus casual loading)

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan, prepare and serve a menu of nutritious meals which are appropriate to a variety of age groups.
• Adhere to strict dietary requirements where required
• Implementing the Food Safety Plan (Food Act 1984)
• Advise the Team Leader or Centre Manager of requirements in relation to food stock
• Ensure the kitchen is maintained in accordance with the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2012. The Education and Care Services National Law Act 2012 and the National Quality Standards

About youTo be successful in this role, you will have the ability to cook nutritionally balanced and age appropriate meals for a large number of children, incorporating meals with specific dietary requirements. You will also have the ability to prepare menus including pre ordering and purchasing food.

Essential:

• Employee Working with Children Check
• Completion of a recognised Food Handlers Course
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements and Food Safety Legislation.

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now

Child Safety ResponsibilitiesWe are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.

Diversity and InclusionAt the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the CityFrom parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you're ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

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Applications and EnquiriesClick the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Applications close: 11:55pm Sunday 16 October 2025.

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