Join our Early Learning Team.

• Competitive salary + Super + access to salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Ongoing, part-time role, 5 days per week

About the Opportunity

As the Cook at Bass Valley Uniting Early Learning, you’ll play an important role in supporting the health and wellbeing of the children in our care.

You’ll work collaboratively with our educators, children and families to develop and implement the centre’s food safety program and healthy eating policy, recognising the vital link between nutrition and children’s growth, development and learning.

You’ll be responsible for planning menus, managing the food budget, ordering supplies, shopping, preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks that meet the diverse dietary, medical and cultural needs of our children.

In this hands-on role, you’ll oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and food safety are maintained at all times in line with regulations and Nutrition Australia Dietary Guidelines.

As part of our team, you’ll also contribute to the centre’s philosophy and commitment to continuous improvement, helping create a nurturing, safe and high-quality environment for every child.

Benefits of working at Uniting

The role is part-time, 5 days per week and is an ongoing position

In addition to competitive salary, you can also access the following:

• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.
• Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
• Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background.

About you

You’ll be a passionate and organised Cook who takes pride in preparing healthy, nutritious meals for children.

To succeed in this role, you’ll have:

• A current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (essential)
• A Trade Cook Certificate III (desirable but not essential)
• Sound knowledge of food safety standards and accurate record keeping
• Proven experience in planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for young children
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office and internet use

Your enthusiasm for nutritious food and your attention to detail will help you create a positive mealtime experience that supports children’s wellbeing and development.

View the full position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll review applications as they come through, as we’re keen to engage with someone and may close our advert early.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Kristie Jacobs, Centre Director Early Learning at Kristie.Jacobs@vt.uniting.org

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you