Centre Cook – Avoca

• Work 8am to 3pm Monday to Friday. NO WEEKENDS!
• Early Childhood Centre w/ purpose built kitchen with state of the art equipment!
• Permanent part-time. Cook for 57 children.- aged 0 to 6 years old.

• Work 8am to 3pm Monday to Friday. NO WEEKENDS!
• Early Childhood Centre w/ purpose built kitchen with state of the art equipment!
• Permanent part-time. Cook for 57 children.- aged 0 to 6 years old.

We’re seeking a passionate Chef or Cook to join Early Learning Victoria, located at the Avoca Primary School in the Pyrenees Shire Council to cook for 57 children, opening in January 2027.

As the Centre Cook or Chef you will be responsible for planning and preparing a nutritious rotating menu for all children at the service in line with Early Learning Victoria’s (ELV) Eating and Drinking: Health Nutrition and Food safety Policy. You will be responsible for ensuring that food prepared in line with specific dietary requirements and is culturally appropriate to the local community. This role will also be responsible for the timely ordering of food supplies and stock management to meet budget requirements.

Your duties will include; 

• Responsible for planning and preparing nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children ensuring that dietary and cultural requirements are catered for.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment in accordance with The Food Safety Act and the ELV Health, Nutrition and Food Safety Policy.
• Maintain kitchen and equipment to ensure all is in working order.
• Responsible for the timely ordering of food supplies and stock management to meet budget requirements.
• Maintains and ensures the Food Safety Program is kept update.  

You will need to hold or be willing to obtain the following:

• Food Handling Certificate 
• A current Working with Children’s Check and Police Check 
• Mandatory Reporting Certificate 
• Child Safety Foundation Certificate 

A ‘can do’ attitude, high level customer service and experience with catering for specific needs for allergies/intolerance and culturally diverse communities is essential, as is the ability to work alone in the kitchen. Previous experience working in an early childcare centre or aged care/health facility preferred but not essential.

To apply please click the “Apply” button and submit your resume. 

Jenny Lloyd
Founder / CEO
Jenny@lloydconnect.com.au

ELV is a child-safe organisation committed to creating environments where children are safe, valued, and respected. We maintain zero tolerance for child abuse, harm, neglect, or discrimination in any form. All staff are required to uphold the Child Safe Standards and actively contribute to a culture of child safety. Our Staff Code of Conduct policy outlines expected standards of behaviour for all staff and defines appropriate interactions with children; adherence is mandatory.
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.