• Part Time (50 hours per fortnight), Ongoing role based in Reservoir
• Plan menus that reflect seasonal changes
• Increase your take-home pay by accessing salary packaging benefits

About the opportunity

As the Cook, you will have overall responsibility for planning, monitoring the food budget, ordering, shopping, preparing and serving balanced meals and snacks that meet the nutritional, medical, dietary, cultural needs and preferences of children.

You will also oversee all kitchen operations while maintaining safe, clean and sanitary facilities and ensuring safe food preparation, storage and disposal in accordance with accepted food handling practices, food safety regulations and Nutrition Australia Dietary Guidelines

This role is a valued member of a multi-disciplinary team and works collaboratively with staff, children and families in the development and implementation of the centre’s food safety program and healthy eating policy in recognition of the link between children’s daily nutritional intake and their health, wellbeing, development, and learning.

View the position description here.

What’s on offer

In addition to receiving a salary commencing at $27.76 p/hr + leave loading + superannuation, you’ll also have access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits, which can be used for rent, mortgage repayments, or living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

You can also increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchased leave program, access paid parental leave for up to 10 weeks, and receive a 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service.

About you

You will have a current Food Safety Supervisor certificate, as well as Trade Cook Certificate III (desirable but not essential) You will also bring:

• Current knowledge of food safety requirements inclusive of records to be maintained.
• Extensive experience in planning and preparing nutritious snacks and meals for young children.
• Intermediate level of competency in use of the Microsoft Office suite and the internet.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the requirement to provide menus that meet the dietary, medical, preferences and cultural needs of all children.

How to Apply

Click "Apply Now" to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact Lisa Ballinger, Centre Director on 0417 214 241 or via email – [email protected] using the subject line: Centre Cook enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org 

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.