Full Time, Ongoing$59,006- $73,758 Per Year Plus Super
Find fun in every day and share joy with children and teammates! Work in a supportive, fast paced and encouraging team environment. Salary based on qualifications and experience | Work/Life Balance!
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you a talented Cook who’s tired of the late nights, weekend shifts, and high-pressure hustle of the hospitality world? Ready for a fresh start where your culinary skills make a difference in young lives — and where you can enjoy a more balanced, fulfilling lifestyle?Wodonga TAFE’s Kids on Campus Childcare Centre is looking for a passionate and reliable Cook to join our warm, dedicated team of early childhood professionals. This role is perfect for someone who wants meaningful work in a supportive environment.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
You will have an amazing work-life balance, enjoying family friendly hours, creating nutritious, delicious meals that support the growth and development of children, be part of a caring, inclusive, and passionate childcare team that values collaboration, working in a well-resourced, professional kitchen at a highly regarded education facility.
Selected Duties:
Prepare and serve healthy meals for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.Support children’s wellbeing through safe food handling and allergy-aware cooking.Collaborate on child-friendly menu planning, aligned with dietary guidelines and Centre budgets.Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and kitchen cleanliness.Help create a nurturing, respectful environment for children, families, and staff.
ABOUT YOU
Skills & Experience Your values align to ours - Integrity + Respect, Community + Collaboration and Creativity + Innovation.Essential:
Experience in a commercial kitchen or Early Childhood Service.A Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain).Strong time management, organisational skills, and a proactive mindset.A passion for healthy food, happy kids, and a healthier work routine.Must be able to undertake a pre-employment medical.
Desirable:




A Certificate in Commercial Cookery.
ABOUT US
Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE (NVITAFE) was established on 1 January 2026 following the amalgamation of GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE, bringing the two organisations together under a single, unified governance and operating framework.
NVITAFE strengthens vocational education across Northern Victoria by expanding course offerings, improving access and creating more choice for students and industry. While GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE continue to deliver training through their trusted local brands, NVITAFE provides the shared leadership, funding and strategic direction that enables alignment, capability uplift and long-term regional benefit.
With more than 1,100 employees and 14,800 students, NVITAFE plays a critical role in supporting learners, industry and communities across regional Victoria.Strong governance underpins our ability to deliver high-quality vocational education and training for the communities we serve.
You can learn more about NVITAFE by visiting our website: www.nvitafe.edu.au
Child Safety Commitment
Central to our values, Wodonga TAFE prioritises the safety and wellbeing of young people, with Child Safety Officers on-site and Child Safety Policies. All staff must complete Child Safe Training and obtain and maintain a Working with Children Check and obtain a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
APPLY NOW
If you are excited by this chance to advance your career, contact Louise McLellan, Centre Director, for a confidential conversation at 02 •••• •580 or ••••@wodongatafe.edu.au. For more information and to apply, visit the Careers page on the Wodonga TAFE website.
Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 16 August 2026. Interviews may be conducted prior to application closing date and the position may be filled if a successful candidate is identified.
At Wodonga TAFE we are genuine about increasing the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our staff, students, and the broader Wodonga TAFE community. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.Report this job advertBe careful

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