Early Learning Centre Cook - Early Learning Victoria Wirmal (Clunes)
Ballarat, VIC — A$53,865–$71,182 p/a, On-site
About Early Learning Victoria
The Victorian Government is establishing 50 government-owned and operated early learning centres by **** as part of the Best Start, Best Life reforms.
The centres offer childcare, Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pre-Prep, providing high-quality, accessible and inclusive early childhood education and care that is child centred, focused on learning through play and in nature, with strong connections to local communities.
Early Learning Victoria is part of the Victorian Department of Education.
ELV supports and oversees 4 centres that have recently opened and is committed to a supportive and enriching work environment, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Early Learning Victoria is committed to Child Safety and the safeguarding of children from harm.
Benefits include a flexible roster, two paid professional development days each year, salary-sacrifice arrangements including novated lease and additional superannuation contributions.
Centre Cook – Early Learning Victoria Wirmal (Clunes)
Early Learning Victoria is establishing a government-owned early learning and childcare centre at Clunes Primary School.
Opening in ****, 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 ELV's Eating and Drinking: Health Nutrition and Food Safety Policy.
They will ensure that food prepared meets specific dietary requirements, is culturally appropriate to the local community, and is ordered and stocked within budget.
Experience required
Demonstrated experience as a Cook or Chef providing high-volume nutritious meals in a timely manner.
Sound understanding of the Food Safety Act.
Effective communication and relationship-building skills with staff, children, families and communities.
Specific skills/qualifications required
Certificate in Food Handling.
Food Safety Supervisor certificate.
Valid Employee Working with Children Check.
Willingness to consent to a Police Check (to be arranged by Early Learning Victoria).
International Police Check if directed outside Australia for 12 months or more during the last 10 years.
First Aid, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications (or willing to obtain).
Protecting Children – Mandatory Reporting online learning (or willing to obtain).
Applying and further information
Click the Apply button to proceed through the Department of Education's online recruitment platform, where full Key Selection Criteria and Capabilities will be listed.
Please note, applications will only be reviewed after the job ad close date.
We will not be contacting applicants before this time.
For more information about the role and Early Learning Victoria please email Ben Sweeney via .
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format.
Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday 14th December ****.
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