- Day shift only Monday to Friday. NO WEEKENDS! 30mins north of Shepparton.
- Recent purpose built kitchen with state of the art equipment!
- Casual ongoing 5 days a week until late Dec, may extend!

Day shift only Monday to Friday. NO WEEKENDS! 30mins north of Shepparton.
New purpose built kitchen with state of the art equipment!
Casual ongoing 5 days a week until late Dec, may extend!

We’re seeking a passionate Chef or Cook to join Early Learning Victoria in Numurkah. A purpose-built 102-place centre provides childcare and kindergarten for three and four-year-olds. Permanent full-time commencing in December. Centre opened in January 2026.

As the Centre Cook or Chef you will be responsible for planning and preparing a nutritious rotating menu (recipes provided) for all children at the service in line with Early Learning Victoria’s (ELV) Eating and Drinking: Health Nutrition and Food safety Policy. You will be responsible for ensuring that food prepared in line with specific dietary requirements and is culturally appropriate to the local community. This role will also be responsible for the timely ordering of food supplies and stock management to meet budget requirements.

Your duties will include;





- Responsible for planning and preparing nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children ensuring that dietary and cultural requirements are catered for.
- Maintains a safe and clean environment in accordance with The Food Safety Act and the ELV Health, Nutrition and Food Safety Policy.
- Maintain kitchen and equipment to ensure all is in working order.
- Responsible for the timely ordering of food supplies and stock management to meet budget requirements.
- Maintains and ensures the Food Safety Program is kept update.

You will have a;

- A certificate in Food Handling
- Food Safety Supervisor certificate
- A current Working with Children’s Check and Police Check

A ‘can do’ attitude, high level customer service and experience with catering for specific needs for allergies/intolerance and culturally diverse communities is essential, as is the ability to work alone in the kitchen. previous experience working in an early childcare centre or aged care/health facility preferred but not essential.

To apply please click the “Apply” button and submit your resume.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Jenny Lloyd
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