Role: Centre Cook
Location: Wagga Wagga, NSW
Centre: Goodstart Kooringal
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time (27.5 hours a week - Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm) - Commencing April 2026
Pay: Up to $33.83 per hour + super + benefits
* Delight little customers with big appetites – provide delicious meals and influence the nutritional outcomes of Australian children
* Competitive pay– at least 5% above award
* Get50% discount off your childcare gap fees
As a Cook atGoodstart,you'llcreate 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.
About Goodstart Kooringal:
* Beautiful location in Kooringal, close to schools, shops, parks, and just minutes from central Wagga Wagga.
* Work-life balance with flexible shifts, wellbeing days, and generous leave entitlements.
* 75-place service
In this role, you will:
* 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
* Maintainhigh standardsof food safety by ensuring all storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks is hygienic
* Work a part-time roster of 27.5 hours per week
What Goodstartcan offer you:
* We pay highly competitive wages, at least 5% above the national award rates
* 50% discount off your childcare gap fees andupto 6weeks paid parental leave
* Fitness Passport- access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
* Paid professional development
* Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
* Free annual flu shot (optional)
* Optiontopurchaseextra leaf for even greater work life balance
* First NationsSupportand Cultural Leave
* Retail discounts on insurance,traveland technology
* Uniform allowance and employee referral program
You'll need:
* Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting
* CurrentNSWWorking with Children Check
How to apply
Click 'Apply Now' andsubmityour application.
We review applications as they aresubmitted. We encourage you tosubmityour application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
Have a question? ContactAngefrom our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via emailamorrall@goodstart.org.au
AtGoodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We'rean equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know thatGoodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow.We'realso deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong senseof belonging and connection.
Safety is ourpriorityand we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse,neglectand harm. As a Child Safe Organisation,allofour candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
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