About the Centre/Service Acacia Fitzroy Creche is a not-for-profit community based centre located in Fitzroy. We are an integrated Long Day Care and Kindergarten service. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the inclusion of all children and to enhance all children's wellbeing so they can become confident and independent learners. Our innovative educational program is delivered as an indoor/outdoor program which focusses on children learning through play and inquiry-based learning. Our team of educators are passionate and very supportive of each other including new team members. Description We are excited to offer an opportunity to a highly motivated professional who loves cooking, planning meals and helping support the healthy development of children through well balanced and thought-out nutrition. You will have high standards for hygiene and maintain a clean and safe kitchen, in line local Council requirements and relevant food handling standards. You will be reliable, positive and well organised. You will enjoy working with families and children. Critical to this role is experience in planning budgets and experience in tailoring menus and implementing practises to manage allergies and intolerances. Qualifications Minimum 1 year experience as a cook within an Early Childhood Service/Hospitality, preparing foods suitable for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years old or minimum 2 years’ experience with food handling/service Proven ability in all areas of cookery including preparing rotating menu planning, meeting Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or equivalent Food Handling Safety Certificate; Current Working with Children Card or ability to obtain Experience working in a Childcare kitchen is an advantage.