Role: Casual Centre Cook Centre: Goodstart Horsham Employment Type: Casual Pay: $28.68 – $32.43 based on experience and qualification casual loading 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 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 Ensure 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 hygienic 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 leavePaid professional developmentTwo wellbeing days included in your personal leave per yearFree annual flu shot (optional)Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance First Nations Support and Cultural LeaveRetail discounts on insurance, travel and technologyUniform allowance and employee referral program You’ll Need Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or Food Safety Certificate Prior experience of cooking for customers with dietry requirements including allergies Current VIC 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. We encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Have a question? Contact Charlotte in our Talent Acquisition Team on 0396489815 or via email coloughlin2@goodstart.org.au 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. GoodstartCentrecook Posting Notes: HORSHAM || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Casual