Ongoing | Part Time (0.4 FTE - Monday & Tuesday) | Commencing from 5 January ****
The primary purpose of the Kindle Cook is to assist in preparing and implementing a nutritionally and culturally diverse menu for children aged from six weeks to 5 years. To communicate effectively with all College members to ensure high quality in every aspect of Early Learning at MLC. To implement (in conjunction with the Director of MLC Kindle and Team Leaders) all MLC policies through exemplary practice in Early Childhood Education.
Some of your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
To prepare and cook nutritionally balanced meals for the children at MLC Kindle.
To liaise with Nutrition Australia and the Kindle Kitchen Team to plan the menu
To be responsible for ordering in accordance with an allocated budget and lead cook.
To support the MLC Kindle Kitchen Team with the smooth running of the kitchen.
Ensure that the regulations for Health and Safety are always met.
Engage in routine cleaning of dishes, kitchen, and appliances.
To be aware at all times of children with allergies at the Centre and menu plan accordingly.
To engage in professional development and provide information exchange with colleagues to maintainexemplary practice.
Take on extra tasks as deemed appropriate by the Director of MLC Kindle.
Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
Participate in staff growth and development sessions.
About MLC
MLC is a leading independent girls' day and boarding school in the inner east of Melbourne. Our unmatched breadth of learning and wellbeing experiences and environments inspires and supports MLC students to find and nurture their individual interests and talents and achieve their best.




Known for our commitment to excellence and innovation in education combined with the unmatched breadth of our curriculum, co-curricular activities, and College resources ensures our students discover their strengths and interests, nurture their talents, forge their own paths and achieve their best.
MLC students are empowered to be confident and resilient global citizens who possess the skills, knowledge and attitude to thrive throughout every stage of their schooling and in an ever-changing, globalised world.
About You
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Effective planning and organisational skills
Proven competence with use of technology
Acts professionally and maintains appropriate confidentiality
Appropriate qualification and demonstrated expertise in relevant subject areas
Right to work in Australia
Adherence to all College policies and demonstration of behaviours in accordance with the Child Protected Standards
An understanding of the Victorian Child Safe Standards
An ability to work in a positive manner with children aged from 0 – 6 years.
A certificate in Cookery
A certificate in Food Handlers Hygiene for Food Handlers and Supervisors
Experience working in a similar environment.
Completion of GECCKO training as mandated by Department of Education
For other enquiries, please contact ******.
MLC puts child safety at the forefront and are committed to providing a child safe environment. The safety of our students is paramount and is the responsibility of all of our staff.
Please be aware that while we make every effort to adhere to the stated closing dates, we may need to close the application process earlier if a significant number of qualified candidates are identified before the official deadline
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📌 Cook - Mlc Kindle (Melbourne)
🏢 Methodist Ladies' College Melbourne
📍 Melbourne