Overview
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 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
About Goodstart North Mackay
86 place centre which presents us with the unique prospect to provide a home like environment for our staff, children and families
Centre located in a commercial / residential area close to main roads, transport, shops and schools.
Our Lovely Centre Director has been in the Childcare industry for 23 years.
Work-life harmony with rotating schedules!
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
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
Additional information
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.
At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. 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 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.
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📌 Centre Cook
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 North Mackay