Cook/Coordinator Community Meals

2 weeks ago

Yarra Valley High Country, Australia Rural City of Wangaratta Full time $73,300 per year

Feed the community. Nourish connection. Make a difference.

Cook/Coordinator – Community Meals

Wangaratta, VIC | Temporary Part Time (24 hours per week until June 2027) | $33.34 per hour + super

We're looking for a community-minded Cook/Coordinator with a passion for food and people to lead the delivery of our Community Meals Program.

This is more than just a cooking job — it's about creating inclusive, welcoming spaces where older people and people with disabilities can share a nutritious meal, connect with others, and feel part of something meaningful.

If you love bringing people together through food, and you're ready to make a real impact in rural communities, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Planning, preparing, and serving healthy two-course meals for program participants
  • Supporting dietary needs with care and cultural sensitivity
  • Engaging with participants to shape menus and meal experiences
  • Maintaining a safe, clean kitchen that meets food safety regulations
  • Managing supplies, budgeting, and meal program records
  • Helping foster a warm, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels welcome
  • Occasionally preparing meals for special events or celebrations

What You Bring:

  • A relevant cooking qualification or strong experience catering for large groups
  • A Food Handler's Certificate, First Aid and CPR certification
  • Great people skills and a collaborative, community-focused approach
  • Strong organisational and record-keeping ability
  • Flexibility and initiative to work both independently and as part of a team
  • A current driver licence and reliable transport

Why Work for Rural City of Wangaratta?

Joining our team comes with a variety of exciting benefits, including:

Inclusive, supportive, and nurturing work environment

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to help you achieve your career goals

Corporate benefits, including flu injections and reduced gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellbeing support

For more information and to view the position description, please visit our website at Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Leanne Christie - Aged & Community Care Coordinator on

Applications close Monday, 9 September 2025 at 3pm, although the right candidate may be appointed earlier.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

  • Your current contact details;
  • A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
  • A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
  • A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
  • Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.

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