Role:
Centre Cook
Location:
245-253 Campbell Street Rockhampton 4700 QLD
Centre:
Goodstart Rockhampton
Employment Type:
Permanent Part time 25 hours / week (5 hours / day)
Pay:
Up to $33.83 (based on experience and qualification) Superannuation
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
As a Cook at Goodstart you will 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:
* 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.
* Work a part time roster of 25 hours per week.
About Goodstart Rockhampton:
* Vibrant Centre: Dynamic 75-place long day care delivering quality early learning.
* Great Location: On Fitzroy Street next to Officeworks close to schools shops and transport.
* Experienced Leadership: Led by a Centre Director with 20 years in early learning.
* Work-Life Balance: Rotating roster designed for well-being and growth.
* Supportive Team: Warm welcoming environment for staff and children.
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 up to 6 weeks 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).
* Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work‑life balance.
* First Nations Support and Cultural Leave.
* Retail discounts on insurance travel and technology.
* Uniform allowance and employee referral program.
You'll need:
* Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting.
* Current QLD Working 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.
Have a question? Contact Anjana from our Talent Acquisition Team onor via email.
We are committed to Reconciliation and encouraging Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection. For further information and support email.
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 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.
Key Skills:
Culinary Experience, Food Handling, Restaurant Experience, Food Preparation Experience, Kitchen Experience, Hotel Experience, Taleo, Cake Decorating, Cooking, Baking, Sanitation, Knife Skills.
Experience:
years
Vacancy:
1
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