Company description:
Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.
Job description: Role: Centre Cook
Location: Lara - Victoria
Centre: Goodstart Lara
Salary Range: Centre Cook - $40.13 per hour
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
We offer quality early learning programs, as well as accredited Kindergarten and Preschool programs across Australia. We are looking for like-minded professionals who are committed to making a difference in children’s lives across the state of Victoria.
* Delight little customers with big appetites – provide delicious meals and influence the nutritional outcomes of Australian children
* Competitive pay – at least 5% above award
* Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees
Are you looking for a chance to bring your culinary skills to a place where you’ll make a real difference, and be valued for what you do every day?
We’re Goodstart! – a not-for-profit with a vision for Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life.
At Goodstart, we’re all about laying the foundation for better lives through amazing early learning experiences, and we know that we can’t do that without great people like you!
From our centre directors to teachers and centre teams, we work together to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years.
Safety, health and wellbeing are more than just words to us, they are a personal commitment and a promise we make to our children, our families and each other every day.
In this role, you will:
* Support the health and wellbeing of children through planning and preparing nutritious food
* Ensure the safety of children by preparing meals to account for special dietary requirements and allergies
* Use your creativity and organisational skills to plan the menu and order food supplies in consultation with the Centre Director
* Maintain high standards of food safety by ensuring all storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks is hygienic
You’ll need:
* Minimum - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher and experience cooking within a childcare setting
* Current Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
* Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members
What Goodstart can offer you:
💰 We pay highly competitive wages, at least 5% above the national award rates
👨👧👦 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
📚 Professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
💆🏽♀️ Wellbeing focus - our wellbeing program will ensure you get the support you need, when you need it most
✈️ Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work-life balance
🎁 Retail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology
👕 Uniform allowance and employee referral program
🤗 Security and stability - as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families
We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be protected, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
To apply: https://goodstart-early-learning.contactrh.com/jobs/12217/43805064