Overview
Role: Centre Cook
Location: Emerald
Centre: Goodstart Emerald
Employment Type: Part time, 25hours/week
Pay: $***** + 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'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
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
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
Requirements
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting
Current QLD Blue Card
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 strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
Have a question? Contact Anjana from the Talent Team on or via email at
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
Equality, Safety & Community
Supporting our people and protecting our children. We're an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to Reconciliation and creating a sense of belonging for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Safety is a priority; all candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check. As a Child Safe Organisation, we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe from abuse, neglect and harm.
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