• Cook - Brine Street Child Care Centre
• Permanent Part Time position – 18 hours per week
• Salary from $64,487.18 + Superannuation (pro rata)
• Located in Hughesdale
• Applications close 17 March 2025

 Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

The Brine Street Child Care Centre is a 67 place long day care centre in Hughesdale. We provide education and care for children aged between eight weeks to six years from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, for 50 weeks of the year.   

We are looking for a passionate person to join our highly committed and valued team.  Each Brine Street staff member and leader applies the team’s People Principles to their relationships with each other and with all those we meet in our work for this organisation.  

 About the Position

As one of the service’s Cooks you are expected to be an active member of the team which provides high-quality early childhood education and care to children. This will be achieved through the effective management and upkeep of the service’s kitchen facilities.

In addition to cooking meals for the children attending the centre you will be required to have a sound knowledge of nutritional requirements within a child care setting.  

You will ensure compliance with all aspects of the Food Safety Plan - development of Allergen Matrix, implementation of Hazard Analysis & Control, stock rotation, safe food handling, temperature control checks and keeping of appropriate records. The role also requires participation in kitchen audits, ordering online and following up food orders.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience as a cook in a child care centre is desirable
• Previous experience in planning and preparing food for large groups
• Clear understanding of the Food Safety Program

 Requirements

• Availability to work Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (8.30 am to 2.30 pm)
• An approved Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• An approved Food Handler’s Certificate
• Current First Aid training
• Right to work in Australia
• A current Working With Children Check
• Satisfactory National Police Check (less than six months old) are required

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus. You will have access to:

• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Supportive and accessible management
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your resume, outlining your experience and how it relates to the role along with a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria and how it relates to the role.

Applications close Monday 17 March 2025 at 12:55pm.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Jenny Donegan on 9518 3940 or at jenny.donegan@monash.vic.gov.au

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email peopleadvisory@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.