Family & Children's Centre Cook - Edithvale FCC

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At our Edithvale Family and Children’s Centre, our Centre Cooks are the kitchen heroes—keeping things running smoothly, whipping up deliciously balanced meals for little foodies, and making sure everything’s up to top-notch standards. They’re truly the heart (and stomach!) of our service!

• Work Type: Part time 
• Band 3 - $42.44 per hour (inclusive 25% leave loading) plus superannuation 
• Location: Edithvale Family and Children's Centre

We have the following position available:

1 x Permanent part time Centre Cook working Monday - Friday, working 32.5 hours per week on a fortnightly rotational roster

Week 1: 7am - 2pm 

Week 2: 8.30am - 3.30pm 

About the team  

The City of Kingston operates three Family and Children's Centres in Carrum, Edithvale and Parkdale with our Edithvale Centre proudly holding an “Exceeding” rating under the National Quality Standard.  

We value a team environment that is experienced, compassionate, and supportive and you’ll find a supportive, hands-on senior management team that truly values your unique contributions and empowers you to thrive. 

What we can offer you 

• Excellent Pay and Conditions 
• Approximately 2 weeks off over the Christmas and New Year period 
• Experienced, kind, passionate and supportive team environment
• Job share opportunity where the role works alongside another Centre Cook to ensure seamless meal preparation and kitchen operations
• Paid opportunities for professional growth and attendance at our annual conference
• Outstanding facilities with commercial grade kitchens
• Dedicated Food and Nutrition Coordinator and Centre Coordinator available to support you in your role
• Access to programs and resources that prioritise your mental and physical wellbeing, ensuring a balanced work-life environment

A bit about the role  

The Centre Cook plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations of our kitchen spaces within our Edithvale Family and Children’s Centre. The Centre Cooks are the heart of the service providing nutritionally balanced children’s meals and a high level of kitchen compliancy.

In this role you will:

• Cooking morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for approximately 100 children
• Provide personalised meals to support children with allergies, intolerances, cultural diversity and preferences
• Maintaining a high level of compliance in the kitchen space, adhering to a class one kitchen food safety program
• Ordering stock to support fortnightly rotational menus
• Collaborate with the greater kitchen team to create nutritional seasonal menus
• Maintain a high standard of cleaning in the kitchen space
• Provide flexibility in movement to support other kitchen teams on different sites
• Support educators in delivering cooking experiences for the children

Your Skills and Experience

As a passionate, caring and nurturing individual, you will have a strong passion for cooking and nutrition along with the following; 

• Minimum Qualification: Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery 
• Clearances: Current Employee Working with Children check or willing to obtain
• First Aid Certification: Level 2 First Aid, including Asthma & Anaphylaxis management and CPR or willing to obtain

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application. 

How to Apply  

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. We look forward to hearing from you! 

For any inquiries about the position, please contact ***************@kingston.vic.gov.au  

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa. 

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at ***************@kingston.vic.gov.au

About Kingston   

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations. 

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management. 

Why Work for Kingston?

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. As an employee of the City of Kingston you will have access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events and Employee Assistance programs (EAP).

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston 

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.  

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.