Childrens Centre Cook

locations

Ballarat, Victoria

time type

Part time

posted on

Posted 13 Days Ago

time left to apply

End Date: February 16, 2026 (4 days left to apply)

job requisition id

JR101161

Be responsible for the purchase, preparation and provision of nutritious meals for all children at Federation Children’s Centre.

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• Part-time (0.8), continuing appointment
• HEW 2 - $60,668 p.a. (pro-rata) plus up to 17% superannuation

Position 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 Children’s 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.

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