Early Childhood Chef | Bendigo, Goldfields & Macedon Ranges Region Passionate about preparing healthy, nutritious meals for children? Join our team and help support their growth and wellbeing every day.

anzuk Early Childhood is working in partnership with a well‑established, family‑owned early learning service located in regional Victoria. This family and child‑focused centre has a reliable and experienced team and is committed to providing high‑quality care, including nutritious meals and sustainable practices.

The Role

The service is seeking a cook responsible for the preparation and delivery of meals for up to 100 children per day. Key responsibilities include:

Planning and preparing nutritious, balanced meals

Managing kitchen operations and food safety requirements

Catering for dietary needs, allergies, and anaphylaxis requirements

Maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Experience preparing meals in a childcare or similar setting (minimum 6 months preferred)

Knowledge of nutrition, allergy management, and anaphylaxis





Ability to communicate effectively with staff, families, and children

A reliable and qualified approach to work

Experience creating seasonal menus and managing ordering budgets

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Working with Children Check

Anaphylaxis Training

12 + Months Working Rights

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

How to Apply

Please submit your resume to

Anzuk is committed to providing and promoting an inclusive workplace that supports child safety, wellbeing, participation, empowerment, cultural safety and awareness for all children including children with a disability and from culturally diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and or communities. Anzuk has a zero tolerance of child abuse and a duty of care to prevent and minimise child abuse risks in both the physical and online environments.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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