Oz Education is actively seeking a part-time (30 - 34 hrs per week) cook for our childcare centre located in Footscray! 

If you are an experienced cook with knowledge in early childhood menus, food preparation for children with allergies and intolerances and meet the following criteria, please submit your cover letter and resume.

The ideal candidate will: 

• Demonstrate an understanding of early childhood nutrition and dietary guidelines. 

• Demonstrate proficiency in planning menus tailored for early childhood. 

• Demonstrate knowledge of ingredients and suitable substitutes for children with allergies, intolerances, and diverse cultural food preferences. 

• Be able to efficiently manage food ordering and kitchen supplies through online websites such as Woolworths. 

• Coordinate and prepare food for centre events. 

• Demonstrate an understanding of correct food handling procedures and maintain the kitchen health and hygiene in line with regulatory and company standards. 

• Skillfully prepare, cook, and serve meals and snacks to children 

• Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned by the centre director.

Benefits

• Uniform supplied 

• Ongoing, paid professional development opportunities  

• Joining a well-established, family owned business 

• Educator Day celebration 

• Supportive, long-standing management team

• Staff discounts for care 

• Wages paid weekly!

• ECEC Workforce Worker Retention Payment

Required Qualifications & Checks 

• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

• Valid Working with Children Check 

• National Police Check 

• First Aid & CPR certificate

• Child Protection training  

Desired Qualifications

• Working towards or hold a Certificate III / Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Child Safety Commitment

We are a child-safe organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Applicants must demonstrate a strong understanding of child protection and safeguarding responsibilities in early childhood settings.

 Essential Requirements

• Current Child Protection Training

• A demonstrated understanding of child protection and safeguarding responsibilities in early childhood settings

• Knowledge of mandatory reporting obligations and relevant child protection legislation

• Understanding of professional boundaries and appropriate behaviours when working with children

• Ability to identify and respond to indicators of abuse, harm, or neglect

• Knowledge of privacy and confidentiality requirements relating to children and families

• Experience implementing child-safe policies and procedures

 Applicants will be required to undergo comprehensive background checks, including:

• Working With Children Check

• National Police Check

• Verification of qualifications

• Professional reference checks

Employment is conditional upon satisfactory clearance of all child safety screening requirements.

Apply Now

• Please submit your resume via the "Apply Now" button

• Questions? Email us - inf•@ozeducation.com.au 

• To learn more about our company visit - https://www.ozeducation.com.au