Early Learning Centre Cook

Location Profile

Centre Cook- Early Learning Victoria Wirmal

Salary: $53,865 - $71,189

Early Learning Victoria is establishing a government-owned early learning and childcare centre at Clunes Primary School. Opened in 2026, this 102-place centre will provide long day care and Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten, eventually transitioning to include Pre-Prep. 

Role Purpose

The Centre Cook 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. They 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.

Capabilities

• Nutrition, Food Handling and Hygiene - 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 and escalate concerns to centre leadership when required. 
• Administration - Responsible for planning, reflecting and modifying menus as required ensuring that set menus are changed seasonally Responsible for the timely ordering of food supplies and stock management to meet budget requirements. Maintains and ensur…