Role: Centre Cook
Centre: Goodstart Lara
Employment Type: Part-time | 32.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Pay: $28.68 - $32.43 + super + benefits (depending on qualification & experience)
1. Delight little customers with big appetites – provide delicious meals and influence the nutritional outcomes of Australian children
2. Competitive pay – at least 5% above award
* Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees
As a Cook at Goodstart, you'll create delicious, healthy meals that fuel young minds and bodies, becoming a cherished part of our community. Your passion for food and commitment to quality will play a crucial role in shaping the daily experiences of the children in our care.
In this role, you will:
3. Ensure the safety of children by preparing meals to account for special dietary requirements and allergies
4. 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
What Goodstart can offer you:
5. We pay highly competitive wages, at least 5% above the national award rates
6. 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
7. Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
8. Paid professional development
9. Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
10. Free annual flu shot (optional)
11. Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
12. First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
13. Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
* Uniform allowance and employee referral program
You'll need:
14. Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or food handling certificate
15. Experienced in preparing and adapting meals to meet a variety of dietary requirements, including allergies, intolerances, cultural/religious restrictions, and specialised medical diets
* Current VICWorking with Children Check
How to apply
Click 'Apply Now' and submit your application.
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. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
Have a question? Contact Charlotte from our Talent Acquisition Team on or via emai
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 safe, 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.
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Posting Notes: LARA||VIC || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time
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