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Casual Cook – Inner Melbourne Suburbs
Are you passionate about creating nutritious, child-friendly meals that support health and wellbeing? Only About Children is currently looking for a
About This Role
Casual Cook – Inner Melbourne Suburbs
Are you passionate about creating nutritious, child-friendly meals that support health and wellbeing? Only About Children is currently looking for a casual cook to support our campuses across Inner Melbourne, including suburbs such as South Melbourne, Elsternwick, Armadale, and Hawthorn.
This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your love of cooking into a warm, community-focused early learning environment.
What You'll Be Doing
* Preparing morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea aligned with the OAC Nutrition Guide
* Managing dietary requirements and allergies carefully and accurately
* Labelling food service trolleys clearly for allergy variations
* Maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen
* Managing food storage, stock levels, and inventory rotation
* Supporting a positive mealtime experience for children
What We're Looking For
* Certificate IV or Diploma in Commercial Cookery
* Experience in an early childhood or aged care setting (preferred)
* Valid Working with Children Check
* Sound understanding of food safety and allergy management
* Availability to work flexible hours across multiple campuses
* A positive, reliable and proactive approach to kitchen operations
Does this sound like you? We'd love to hear from you.
Click ‘apply now' to submit your application or contact Josie at to discuss this opportunity further.
At Only About Children we have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and we want you to bring your whole self to work. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.
At Only About Children (OAC), every child's safety, wellbeing, and protection is our highest priority. We have an unwavering committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe and valued. All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Additionally, throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children
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