11 Dec
City of Greater Bendigo
Greater Bendigo City
Childcare Centre - Nutritional Planner and Cook
1d ago , from Greater Bendigo City Council
- Band 3, Starting salary $66,295 (Pro rata) plus superannuation
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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.
Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide excellent recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney.
We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!
The Role
We are seeking a motivated, experienced and enthusiastic Nutritional Planner and Cook to join our dedicated Early Years team in providing a supportive environment for the wellbeing of young children in care.
You will be based at the Helen Jessen Early Learning Centre in Strathdale where free parking is available. You will be responsible for menu planning, food preparation, catering and providing nutritious snacks and meals on a daily basis will you will be in charge of the kitchen.
In this position you are required for 25 hours per week and work from 8.30am - 1.30pm on Monday - Friday (no weekend work required). The start time can be negotiated, if required.
You will have knowledge of the requirements of class 1 food premises and ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework.
About You
As the successful applicant will have commercial cookery experience, sound knowledge of menu planning, including excellent knowledge of allergies, seasonal foods and hygiene standards and practices.
If you hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or willingness to obtain) and have extensive experience in menu planning and providing nutritional meals, we welcome your application.
A satisfactory police records check and employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.
- Stable and secure employment | Achieve work/life balance
- Base hourly rate from $33.55 per hour plus superannuation
- Annual salary increases | Learning & development opportunities
- Generous leave provisions | Paid parental leave
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Contact
Del Wyatt, Nominated Supervisor on 2***.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Monday 5 January 2026.
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📌 Childcare Centre - Nutritional Planner and Cook (Greater Bendigo City)
🏢 City of Greater Bendigo
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