Role: Centre Cook
Location: Lot 1 Cnr Bishop Street and Elizabeth Street, SEYMOUR, 3660, VIC
Centre: Goodstart Seymour
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (25 hours per week across 5 days, Monday to Friday)
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* Delight children with nutritious meals, influencing their nutritional outcomes
* Competitive pay – at least 5% above award
* Get 50% discount off childcare gap fees
As a Cook at Goodstart, you'll prepare healthy, delicious meals that support children's growth and development, becoming an integral part of our community. Your passion for food and quality will impact the daily experiences of the children in our care.
In this role, you will:
* Ensure children's safety by preparing meals that meet dietary requirements and allergies
* Plan menus and order supplies in consultation with the Centre Director
* Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene in storage, handling, and preparation
* Work a part-time roster of 25 hours per week across 5 weekdays
About Goodstart Seymour:
Located centrally in town, adjacent to TAFE, near local schools, shops, and main roads, our centre offers a friendly atmosphere with quality, fun, and educational care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. We pride ourselves on providing a respectful environment that promotes each child's needs and development.
What Goodstart offers:
* Wages at least 5% above national award rates
* 50% discount on childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
* Paid professional development
* Two well-being days included in personal leave
* Option to purchase extra leave for better work-life balance
* Discounts on insurance, travel, and technology
* Uniform allowance and employee referral program
Requirements:
* Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or childcare cooking experience
* Current Victorian Working with Children Check
How to apply:
Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application. We review applications promptly and encourage early submissions. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Questions? Contact Metty at 1800 222 543 or
Our commitments:
We are an inclusive, equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and reconciliation. We prioritize child safety and require all candidates to have or obtain a valid Working with Children Check.
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