Delight little customers with big appetites – provide delicious meals and influence the nutritional outcomes of Australian childrenCompetitive pay – at least 5% above awardGet 50% discount off your childcare gap feesAre 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?In this role, you will:Support the health and wellbeing of children through planning and preparing nutritious foodEnsure the safety of children by preparing meals to account for special dietary requirements and allergiesUse your creativity and organisational skills to plan the menu and order food supplies in consultation with the Centre DirectorMaintain high standards of food safety by ensuring all storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks is hygienicWhat Goodstart can offer you:Better pay – you’ll get at least 5% above the award rate50% discount off your childcare gap feed and 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023Paid professional development – we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career️ Wellbeing focus – you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year️ Additional leave – you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balanceRetail discounts – you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technologyUniform allowance and employee referral programSecurity 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 familiesAbout Our CentreTara Asimus is the Centre Director of Goodstart Baird Drive. Tara has a Bachelor of Teaching and has been Director since 2012. “I started as a casual educator moving through the roles of assistant, group leader, second in charge then director. My passion is helping children to navigate their early years, through partnership with families and the community.”Community EngagementsFriendly long standing team of educatorsHigh Occupancy Centre with a Diverse Team90 place centre, from Nursery to PreschoolLocated in West Dubbo, close to schools and shopping complex.Convenient parking and accessible by local bus serviceAll of our rooms are set up in line with an Early Years Learning Framework, with sensory and play based learning opportunities.Beautiful outdoor play area with a balance of natural and manmade elementsAbout You:Support the health and wellbeing of the children through planning and preparing nutritious meals and snacksCertificate III in commercial cookery preferred but not essential if you have experiencePrepare meals to meet the needs of children with special dietary requirements and allergiesExceptional knowledge of safety and wellbeingOrder food supplies in consultation with the Centre DirectorEnsure safe and hygienic storage, handling and preparation of food and drinksWillingness to learn and be a part of the teamStrong communication skills, reliable and punctualHow to applyClick ‘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.Supporting our people and protecting our childrenWe’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.Posting Notes: DUBBO || NSW || Australia (AU) || ((j2wDept)) || || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-TimeAbout the companyGoodstart Early Learning are here to give your Child the best start to Learning, from Kindergarten to Pre-School and Child Care. Book a Centre tour today.NoticeTalentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. 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