Job Description

Childcare Centre Cook

Reference Number: 11042

Applications close: 11:00pm, 6 March 2026

Salary commencing at $36.48 per hour plus 12% superannuation (commensurate with experience)

Create healthy beginnings one meal at a time.

Are you an experienced Early Years cook who believes food is more than fuel? Do you take pride in creating vibrant, nutritious meals that nourish growing bodies and spark curiosity about healthy eating?

We’re seeking a passionate and qualified professional to join our welcoming team at Strathmore Children’s Centre in a permanent part-time role (31 hours per week, Monday to Friday). This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact every single day — shaping lifelong healthy habits for children in their most important developmental years.

With a competitive salary aligned to Council Band 3 (starting at $36.48 per hour + 12% superannuation, commensurate with experience), this role offers both professional satisfaction and excellent conditions within a supportive local government environment.

Why This Role Is Special

At Strathmore Children’s Centre, food is central to our philosophy of care. As our Childcare Centre Cook, you will:

• Design and prepare nutritionally balanced, seasonal and culturally inclusive menus
• Play a key role in supporting children’s health, development and wellbeing
• Build positive relationships with families through your passion for healthy eating
• Ensure strict compliance with dietary, allergy and food safety requirements
• Maintain the highest standards of food storage, handling and preparation
• Collaborate with our dedicated educators to create engaging food-based learning experiences
• Manage menu rotations, ordering and kitchen organisation with autonomy and creativity

This is more than a kitchen role — you are an integral part of the Centre’s community.

What We’re Looking For

We are keen to hear from experienced Early Years cooks who bring:

• Certificate III (or higher) in Commercial Cookery (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in menu planning and food preparation in an Early Years or children’s service setting
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and/or Food Handling Certificate
• Current and valid:
  • Working with Children Check
  • First Aid Level 2
  • Anaphylaxis Management
  • Emergency Asthma Management

Experience within children’s services will be highly regarded.

Join a Council That Values You

At Moonee Valley City Council, you’ll be supported by a collaborative team, strong safety standards and a culture that values professionalism, inclusion and community impact.

If you’re ready to bring your culinary expertise into a rewarding environment where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application through our online system in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide.

Please attach your resume and a tailored cover letter. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, view the or contact Bianca Egan, Childcare Centre Coordinator on (03) 9243 1507.