Centre Cook (Wendouree Children's Centre)

• Exciting Permanent, Part-time opportunity (0.66FTE)
• Working 25 hours per week over days – Monday to Friday
• Band 3 Salary from $33.29 - $35.38 per hour plus superannuation

About The Role

City of Ballarat are seeking to employ a part time Cook to work in the kitchen at the Wenodouree Children’s Centre. The successful candidate would also have the opportunity to increase hours by covering planned and unplanned leave across 2 services. The Centre cook works to support the health and wellbeing of the children in care through the preparation of nutritious and attractive meals and snacks. The Centre Cook is required to deliver the following objectives:

• Plan menus meeting the requirements of Nutrition Australian guidelines, in conjunction with educators, parents and children, which reflect the diverse and complex nutritional requirements of young children.
• Order and purchase supplies and complete monthly account reconciliations in consultation with the centre coordinator and within budget.
• Interact in a positive and proactive manner with all team members children and families.

About You

Ideally the successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in the preparation and provision of food on a small commercial basis and will have the following certifications or be willing to obtain them prior to commencement:

• Food handlers Certificate level 2
• Food safety supervisor Certificate or willing to obtain
• Working with Children Check
• A satisfactory National Police Check

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in the preparation and presentation of food on a small commercial scale
• Demonstrated capacity to work within a budget
• Capacity and willingness to work as part of a team in a work environment
• Sound written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of child nutritional needs and requirements
• Food handlers certificate level 2
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues relevant to work activities and work areas
• Experience using MS Office and web-based programs.

To Apply

To apply for this position please click on the apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is 26 July 2026

Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and answer the key selection criteria. To find a copy of the Position Description, please visit the City of Ballarat Careers website.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.

Contact

For further information on the above position, contact Tash de Jong Coordiantor Wendouree Children's Centre on 0436 609 957

The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access. We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.