Monash Children's Centre Clayton is a not for profit community-based centre located on the Monash University campus. We cater for up to 109 children aged between 3 months and 5 years. We pride ourselves on our commitment and passion to the early childhood field.

Our successful applicant will be highly motivated, organised and committed to ensuring children receive healthy, multicultural, visually appealing and (where possible) preservative free prepared and cooked food. The role includes: preparing and cooking meals for children; meeting dietary needs of children and ensuring meals are prepared to take into account special needs of children (e.g., allergies); preparing meals that meet cultural and other requirements; ensuring that meals are seasoned appropriately for children; using cooking and kitchen equipment, including ovens; stock and budget control; menu design with consideration given to Australian Nutrition standards; and ensuring adherence to food regulations and safety procedures.

Essential Key Selection Criteria:

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or greater/equivalent culinary qualifications

Food supervisor or handler certificate

Working with Children Check

Anaphylaxis training (or be willing to complete prior to commencing employment)

Demonstrate sound knowledge of managing a Food Safety Plan, within quality standards and occupational health and safety guidelines

Experience in developing rotational and nutritional menus that adhere to dietary guidelines for children in long day care settings

Capability in preparing meals for children with individual dietary needs

Ability to work within a budget for stock ordering

Punctuality and time management to ensure food is prepared in accordance to the schedules of the children's routines

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applicants may request a full positions description.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal peoples, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. Monash Children’s Centre is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with our Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo background reference checks in accordance with this policy.

Please forward a Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and full CV to the Coordinators at 62 Beddoe Avenue Clayton 3168 or via email at

[email protected].

Applications for this position will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Please forward Cover Letters and CV to:

Angie Serwecinska and Natasha Nolan Addison
62 Beddoe Avenue Clayton 3168
[email protected]

Ph: 9905 3062 Fax: 9905 9081

Ad closes: 28 November 2025