About the role 

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic temporary part time Child Care Centre Cook to be part of an exciting new integrated team at our Knox Children and Family Centres.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and upbeat person to plan and prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals for children attending the long day care service in a manner consistent with their preferences, cultural differences and dietary requirements and in accordance with food safety guidelines and Centre procedures. The major accountabilities of the role are the menu planning, food purchasing within budget parameters, preparation and delivery of meals and adherence to food safety practices and guidelines outlined in service nutritional policies.

This is a job share role to backfill on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between the hours of 9:00am and 2:00pm.

This is a Band 3 classified role, remuneration will be $66,045.65 - $70,515.27 pro-rata for part time, plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will bring to this role  

• Certificate in Food Handling – HLTFSE001, HLTFSE007, HLTFSE005;
• Community and Health Food Safety Supervisor (desirable);
• Experience in the area of food preparation and nutrition for large groups;
• Experience in preparing dietary requirement meals (e.g. preparation of meals for consumption by a child with allergies);
• Experience in monitoring a Food safety program (FSP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) in cooking for large groups of children from a commercial kitchen;
• Proficient communication skills, verbal and written;
• Ability to implement a Food Safety Program;
• Current Mandatory Reporting certificate, or ability to acquire;
• The skills and knowledge needed for entry to this Band would normally be acquired through 4 years of secondary education plus a short industry-based training course or some on-the-job training.

We are looking for a team player who enjoys their work and is keen to contribute to a positive work environment.

This position may be required to work across our two Hubs in Wantirna South and Bayswater, for information about where you could be working, click this link. 

How to apply  

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the ‘Apply’ button by 11:45pm Sunday 11 May 2025.

All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered. 

For further information on this role please contact Cassie King, Team Leader Early Years Hubs, at cassie.king@knox.vic.gov.au or on 03 9738 9710.

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.   

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date. 

About the Early Years Hubs

The Early Years Hubs are purpose-built facilities where practitioners work in a multi-agency way with a focus on providing high quality integrated early years services in the community, supporting families and nurturing the learning and development of children.

Why work at Knox 

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy: 

• 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox

Inherent requirements

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.  

 Childcare Kindergarten staff - Inherent Requirements Table.DOCX

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. 

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse. 

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. 

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