Job Description
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Job no: 4+565+
Work type: Temporary Part-time
Location: Wantirna South Children and Family Centre
Categories: Children's Services
Your new role
We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic Cook who is passionate about preparing and delivering fresh and wholesome meals in an Early Childhood Centre. You will be part of an exciting integrated team at our Knox Children and Family Centre (Early Years Hub).
This role is temporary part time (30 hours per week) until late February 2026. There is some flexibility in the hours worked, including the option of working school hours.
The Centre Cook is required to work collaboratively with other kitchen staff, as well as Educators and Team Leaders within the Knox Children and Family Centre. The Cook is responsible for preparing quality nutritious, well-balanced meals for children within the long day care service in a manner consistent with the preferences, cultural differences and dietary requirements and in accordance with food safety guidelines and Centre processes.
This is a part time temporary role based at one of our Knox Children and Family Centres in Wantirna South or Bayswater.
This is a Band 3 classified role, remuneration will be $33.42 - $34.74 per hour. These rates depend on experience. In addition you will receive superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.
What you will need to thrive
The key selection criteria for this role are:
Demonstrated commitment to displaying the Organisations values.
Community Health Food Safety Supervisor (desirable)
Experience in the area of food preparation and nutrition
Physical capacity to meet the inherent requirements of the position
A commitment to high quality customer service
The qualifications and experience desired include:
Certificate in Food Handling
Working with Children Check
Current First Aid Certificate
Experience in food preparation
Experience in preparing dietary requirement meals
(e.g. preparation of meals for consumption by a child with allergies)
We are looking for a team player who enjoys their work and is keen to contribute to a positive work environment.
This position may be required to work across our two Hubs in Wantirna South and Bayswater, for information about where you could be working, click here.
How to apply
Please provide a resume and brief cover letter:
Addressing the ‘what you need to thrive’ section from the
to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.
Addressing how your qualifications and experience meet those that are desired
Advising of which position you are applying for, and your available work hours
Review the full now via our Knox City Council Careers Page.
For further information on this role please contact Nicola Dean [email protected] or on +837 +600
Applications close at 11:45pm on Sunday 8 September 2026
About Knox Children and Family Centres Wantirna South and Bayswater
The Knox Children and Family Centres Wantirna South and Bayswater are purpose-built facilities where all staff with a focus on providing high quality integrated early years services in the community, supporting families and nurturing the learning and development of children. The early years services provided at Knox Children and Family Centre include Maternal Child Health, Long Day Care, Playgroup and Kindergarten
Why Us
At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We support hybrid and flexible working and embrace diverse and inclusive environments. We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.
We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.
Beyond that, we also offer:
growth and learning opportunities;
career development;
reward and recognition programs; and,
a supportive Employee Assistance Program.
To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.
Knox Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer ensuring a Child Safe environment that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.
Advertised: 2+ Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Job no: 4+565+
Work type: Temporary Part-time
Location: Wantirna South Children and Family Centre
Categories: Children's Services
Your new role
We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic Cook who is passionate about preparing and delivering fresh and wholesome meals in an Early Childhood Centre. You will be part of an exciting integrated team at our Knox Children and Family Centre (Early Years Hub).
This role is temporary part time (30 hours per week) until late February 2026. There is some flexibility in the hours worked, including the option of working school hours.
The Centre Cook is required to work collaboratively with other kitchen staff, as well as Educators and Team Leaders within the Knox Children and Family Centre. The Cook is responsible for preparing quality nutritious, well-balanced meals for children within the long day care service in a manner consistent with the preferences, cultural differences and dietary requirements and in accordance with food safety guidelines and Centre processes.
This is a part time temporary role based at one of our Knox Children and Family Centres in Wantirna South or Bayswater.
This is a Band 3 classified role, remuneration will be $33.42 - $34.74 per hour. These rates depend on experience. In addition you will receive superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.
What you will need to thrive
The key selection criteria for this role are:
Demonstrated commitment to displaying the Organisations values.
Community Health Food Safety Supervisor (desirable)
Experience in the area of food preparation and nutrition
Physical capacity to meet the inherent requirements of the position
A commitment to high quality customer service
The qualifications and experience desired include:
Certificate in Food Handling
Working with Children Check
Current First Aid Certificate
Experience in food preparation
Experience in preparing dietary requirement meals
(e.g. preparation of meals for consumption by a child with allergies)
We are looking for a team player who enjoys their work and is keen to contribute to a positive work environment.
This position may be required to work across our two Hubs in Wantirna South and Bayswater, for information about where you could be working, click here.
How to apply
Please provide a resume and brief cover letter:
Addressing the ‘what you need to thrive’ section from the
to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.
Addressing how your qualifications and experience meet those that are desired
Advising of which position you are applying for, and your available work hours
Review the full now via our Knox City Council Careers Page.
For further information on this role please contact Nicola Dean [email protected] or on +837 +600
Applications close at 11:45pm on Sunday 8 September 2026
About Knox Children and Family Centres Wantirna South and Bayswater
The Knox Children and Family Centres Wantirna South and Bayswater are purpose-built facilities where all staff with a focus on providing high quality integrated early years services in the community, supporting families and nurturing the learning and development of children. The early years services provided at Knox Children and Family Centre include Maternal Child Health, Long Day Care, Playgroup and Kindergarten
Why Us
At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We support hybrid and flexible working and embrace diverse and inclusive environments. We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.
We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.
Beyond that, we also offer:
growth and learning opportunities;
career development;
reward and recognition programs; and,
a supportive Employee Assistance Program.
To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.
Knox Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer ensuring a Child Safe environment that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.
Advertised: 2+ Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Child Care Centre Cook position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Wantirna offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
